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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,246.52, 30,698.86 and 12,173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,246.52, 30,698.86 and 12,173.08 is: 16,798.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,246.52 : 30,698.86 = 12,173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,246.52/30,698.86 = 12,173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,246.52x = 30,698.86 × 12,173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,246.52x = 373,699,678.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,699,678.69/22,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,798.12

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