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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,314.42, 30,792.87 and 12,242.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,314.42, 30,792.87 and 12,242.65 is: 16,894.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,314.42 : 30,792.87 = 12,242.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,314.42/30,792.87 = 12,242.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,314.42x = 30,792.87 × 12,242.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,314.42x = 376,986,364.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,986,364.22/22,314.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,894.30

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