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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,313.96, 30,793.01 and 12,242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,313.96, 30,793.01 and 12,242.49 is: 16,894.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,313.96 : 30,793.01 = 12,242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,313.96/30,793.01 = 12,242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,313.96x = 30,793.01 × 12,242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,313.96x = 376,983,055.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,983,055.78/22,313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,894.49

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