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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,246.53, 30,698.88 and 12,172.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,246.53, 30,698.88 and 12,172.97 is: 16,797.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,246.53 : 30,698.88 = 12,172.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,246.53/30,698.88 = 12,172.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,246.53x = 30,698.88 × 12,172.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,246.53x = 373,696,391.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,696,391.78/22,246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,797.96

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