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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,313.93, 30,792.83 and 12,242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,313.93, 30,792.83 and 12,242.34 is: 16,894.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,313.93 : 30,792.83 = 12,242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,313.93/30,792.83 = 12,242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,313.93x = 30,792.83 × 12,242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,313.93x = 376,976,233.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,976,233.21/22,313.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,894.21

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