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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,314.96, 30,794.38 and 12,243.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,314.96, 30,794.38 and 12,243.49 is: 16,895.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,314.96 : 30,794.38 = 12,243.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,314.96/30,794.38 = 12,243.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,314.96x = 30,794.38 × 12,243.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,314.96x = 377,030,683.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,030,683.59/22,314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,895.87

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