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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,316.40, 30,796.94 and 12,244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,316.40, 30,796.94 and 12,244.66 is: 16,897.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,316.40 : 30,796.94 = 12,244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,316.40/30,796.94 = 12,244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,316.40x = 30,796.94 × 12,244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,316.40x = 377,098,059.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,098,059.34/22,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.80

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