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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.03, 30,596.42 and 12,099.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.03, 30,596.42 and 12,099.56 is: 16,697.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.03 : 30,596.42 = 12,099.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.03/30,596.42 = 12,099.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.03x = 30,596.42 × 12,099.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.03x = 370,203,200.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,203,200.89/22,171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,697.61

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