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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,314.08, 30,794.28 and 12,242.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,314.08, 30,794.28 and 12,242.93 is: 16,895.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,314.08 : 30,794.28 = 12,242.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,314.08/30,794.28 = 12,242.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,314.08x = 30,794.28 × 12,242.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,314.08x = 377,012,214.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,012,214.44/22,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,895.71

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