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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,316.85, 30,797.57 and 12,245.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,316.85, 30,797.57 and 12,245.11 is: 16,898.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,316.85 : 30,797.57 = 12,245.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,316.85/30,797.57 = 12,245.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,316.85x = 30,797.57 × 12,245.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,316.85x = 377,119,586.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,119,586.00/22,316.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,898.42

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