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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,316.03, 30,796.42 and 12,244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,316.03, 30,796.42 and 12,244.29 is: 16,897.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,316.03 : 30,796.42 = 12,244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,316.03/30,796.42 = 12,244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,316.03x = 30,796.42 × 12,244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,316.03x = 377,080,297.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,080,297.44/22,316.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.28

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