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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,242.84, 30,694.64 and 12,171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,242.84, 30,694.64 and 12,171.28 is: 16,796.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,242.84 : 30,694.64 = 12,171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,242.84/30,694.64 = 12,171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,242.84x = 30,694.64 × 12,171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,242.84x = 373,593,057.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,593,057.94/22,242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,796.10

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