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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,173.41, 30,599.06 and 12,101.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,173.41, 30,599.06 and 12,101.77 is: 16,700.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,173.41 : 30,599.06 = 12,101.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,173.41/30,599.06 = 12,101.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,173.41x = 30,599.06 × 12,101.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,173.41x = 370,302,786.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,302,786.34/22,173.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,700.31

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