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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,314, 30,792.12 and 12,242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,314, 30,792.12 and 12,242.28 is: 16,893.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,314 : 30,792.12 = 12,242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,314/30,792.12 = 12,242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,314x = 30,792.12 × 12,242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,314x = 376,965,754.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,965,754.83/22,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,893.69

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