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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,313.59, 30,792.49 and 12,242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,313.59, 30,792.49 and 12,242.12 is: 16,893.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,313.59 : 30,792.49 = 12,242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,313.59/30,792.49 = 12,242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,313.59x = 30,792.49 × 12,242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,313.59x = 376,965,173.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,965,173.11/22,313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,893.97

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