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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,173.06, 30,598.86 and 12,101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,173.06, 30,598.86 and 12,101.52 is: 16,700.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,173.06 : 30,598.86 = 12,101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,173.06/30,598.86 = 12,101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,173.06x = 30,598.86 × 12,101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,173.06x = 370,292,716.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,292,716.27/22,173.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,700.12

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