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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,312.88, 30,791.76 and 12,241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,312.88, 30,791.76 and 12,241.40 is: 16,893.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,312.88 : 30,791.76 = 12,241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,312.88/30,791.76 = 12,241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,312.88x = 30,791.76 × 12,241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,312.88x = 376,934,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,934,250.86/22,312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,893.12

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