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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,173.38, 30,599 and 12,102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,173.38, 30,599 and 12,102 is: 16,700.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,173.38 : 30,599 = 12,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,173.38/30,599 = 12,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,173.38x = 30,599 × 12,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,173.38x = 370,309,098
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,309,098/22,173.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,700.62

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