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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,313.62, 30,792.66 and 12,241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,313.62, 30,792.66 and 12,241.80 is: 16,893.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,313.62 : 30,792.66 = 12,241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,313.62/30,792.66 = 12,241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,313.62x = 30,792.66 × 12,241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,313.62x = 376,957,585.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,957,585.19/22,313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,893.61

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