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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.33, 30,596.29 and 12,099.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.33, 30,596.29 and 12,099.57 is: 16,697.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.33 : 30,596.29 = 12,099.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.33/30,596.29 = 12,099.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.33x = 30,596.29 × 12,099.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.33x = 370,201,952.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,201,952.60/22,171.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,697.33

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