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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,312.94, 30,792.26 and 12,241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,312.94, 30,792.26 and 12,241.89 is: 16,894.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,312.94 : 30,792.26 = 12,241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,312.94/30,792.26 = 12,241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,312.94x = 30,792.26 × 12,241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,312.94x = 376,955,459.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,955,459.77/22,312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,894.03

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