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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.58, 30,595.83 and 12,099.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.58, 30,595.83 and 12,099.77 is: 16,697.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.58 : 30,595.83 = 12,099.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.58/30,595.83 = 12,099.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.58x = 30,595.83 × 12,099.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.58x = 370,202,505.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,202,505.96/22,171.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,697.16

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