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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,242.49, 30,693.39 and 12,170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,242.49, 30,693.39 and 12,170.14 is: 16,794.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,242.49 : 30,693.39 = 12,170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,242.49/30,693.39 = 12,170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,242.49x = 30,693.39 × 12,170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,242.49x = 373,542,853.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,542,853.37/22,242.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,794.11

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