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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,317.89, 30,797.65 and 12,246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,317.89, 30,797.65 and 12,246.08 is: 16,899.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,317.89 : 30,797.65 = 12,246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,317.89/30,797.65 = 12,246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,317.89x = 30,797.65 × 12,246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,317.89x = 377,150,301.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,150,301.11/22,317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,899.02

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