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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.26, 30,596.07 and 12,099.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.26, 30,596.07 and 12,099.87 is: 16,697.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.26 : 30,596.07 = 12,099.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.26/30,596.07 = 12,099.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.26x = 30,596.07 × 12,099.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.26x = 370,208,469.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,208,469.51/22,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,697.67

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