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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,315.77, 30,795.86 and 12,244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,315.77, 30,795.86 and 12,244.30 is: 16,897.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,315.77 : 30,795.86 = 12,244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,315.77/30,795.86 = 12,244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,315.77x = 30,795.86 × 12,244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,315.77x = 377,073,663.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,073,663.09/22,315.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.18

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