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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,243.92, 30,696.10 and 12,172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,243.92, 30,696.10 and 12,172.24 is: 16,797.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,243.92 : 30,696.10 = 12,172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,243.92/30,696.10 = 12,172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,243.92x = 30,696.10 × 12,172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,243.92x = 373,640,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,640,304.20/22,243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,797.42

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