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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,313.89, 30,793.28 and 12,243.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,313.89, 30,793.28 and 12,243.25 is: 16,895.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,313.89 : 30,793.28 = 12,243.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,313.89/30,793.28 = 12,243.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,313.89x = 30,793.28 × 12,243.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,313.89x = 377,009,825.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,009,825.36/22,313.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,895.75

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