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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.41, 30,596.29 and 12,099.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.41, 30,596.29 and 12,099.77 is: 16,697.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.41 : 30,596.29 = 12,099.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.41/30,596.29 = 12,099.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.41x = 30,596.29 × 12,099.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.41x = 370,208,045.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,208,045.41/22,171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,697.54

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