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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,244.57, 30,697.51 and 12,173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,244.57, 30,697.51 and 12,173.01 is: 16,798.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,244.57 : 30,697.51 = 12,173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,244.57/30,697.51 = 12,173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,244.57x = 30,697.51 × 12,173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,244.57x = 373,681,137.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,681,137.97/22,244.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,798.76

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