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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,315.74, 30,795.69 and 12,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,315.74, 30,795.69 and 12,244.24 is: 16,897.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,315.74 : 30,795.69 = 12,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,315.74/30,795.69 = 12,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,315.74x = 30,795.69 × 12,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,315.74x = 377,069,819.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,069,819.33/22,315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.03

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