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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,241.61, 30,693.42 and 12,170.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,241.61, 30,693.42 and 12,170.01 is: 16,794.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,241.61 : 30,693.42 = 12,170.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,241.61/30,693.42 = 12,170.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,241.61x = 30,693.42 × 12,170.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,241.61x = 373,539,228.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,539,228.33/22,241.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,794.61

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