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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,315.26, 30,795.46 and 12,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,315.26, 30,795.46 and 12,244.20 is: 16,897.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,315.26 : 30,795.46 = 12,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,315.26/30,795.46 = 12,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,315.26x = 30,795.46 × 12,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,315.26x = 377,065,771.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,065,771.33/22,315.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.22

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