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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,313.25, 30,792.69 and 12,242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,313.25, 30,792.69 and 12,242.19 is: 16,894.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,313.25 : 30,792.69 = 12,242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,313.25/30,792.69 = 12,242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,313.25x = 30,792.69 × 12,242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,313.25x = 376,969,961.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,969,961.59/22,313.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,894.44

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