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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,312.89, 30,791.90 and 12,242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,312.89, 30,791.90 and 12,242.25 is: 16,894.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,312.89 : 30,791.90 = 12,242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,312.89/30,791.90 = 12,242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,312.89x = 30,791.90 × 12,242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,312.89x = 376,962,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,962,076.56/22,312.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,894.36

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