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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.04, 30,599.93 and 12,102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,174.04, 30,599.93 and 12,102.39 is: 16,701.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,174.04 : 30,599.93 = 12,102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,174.04/30,599.93 = 12,102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,174.04x = 30,599.93 × 12,102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,174.04x = 370,332,226.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,332,226.32/22,174.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,701.17

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