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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,317.88, 30,797.64 and 12,246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,317.88, 30,797.64 and 12,246.07 is: 16,899.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,317.88 : 30,797.64 = 12,246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,317.88/30,797.64 = 12,246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,317.88x = 30,797.64 × 12,246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,317.88x = 377,150,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,150,139.69/22,317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,899.01

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