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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,316.94, 30,796.95 and 12,245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,316.94, 30,796.95 and 12,245.34 is: 16,898.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,316.94 : 30,796.95 = 12,245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,316.94/30,796.95 = 12,245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,316.94x = 30,796.95 × 12,245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,316.94x = 377,119,123.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,119,123.71/22,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,898.33

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