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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,244.61, 30,697.56 and 12,173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,244.61, 30,697.56 and 12,173.01 is: 16,798.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,244.61 : 30,697.56 = 12,173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,244.61/30,697.56 = 12,173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,244.61x = 30,697.56 × 12,173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,244.61x = 373,681,704.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,681,704.86/22,244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,798.75

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