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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,173.36, 30,599.72 and 12,101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,173.36, 30,599.72 and 12,101.84 is: 16,700.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,173.36 : 30,599.72 = 12,101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,173.36/30,599.72 = 12,101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,173.36x = 30,599.72 × 12,101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,173.36x = 370,312,915.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,312,915.48/22,173.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,700.80

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