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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,316.48, 30,795.71 and 12,244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,316.48, 30,795.71 and 12,244.67 is: 16,897.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,316.48 : 30,795.71 = 12,244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,316.48/30,795.71 = 12,244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,316.48x = 30,795.71 × 12,244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,316.48x = 377,083,091.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,083,091.16/22,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.07

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