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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,313.58, 30,793.59 and 12,242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,313.58, 30,793.59 and 12,242.43 is: 16,895.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,313.58 : 30,793.59 = 12,242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,313.58/30,793.59 = 12,242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,313.58x = 30,793.59 × 12,242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,313.58x = 376,988,370.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,988,370.02/22,313.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,895.02

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