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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,312.62, 30,791.28 and 12,240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,312.62, 30,791.28 and 12,240.80 is: 16,892.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,312.62 : 30,791.28 = 12,240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,312.62/30,791.28 = 12,240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,312.62x = 30,791.28 × 12,240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,312.62x = 376,909,746.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,909,746.27/22,312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,892.22

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