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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,318.60, 30,798.28 and 12,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,318.60, 30,798.28 and 12,245 is: 16,897.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,318.60 : 30,798.28 = 12,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,318.60/30,798.28 = 12,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,318.60x = 30,798.28 × 12,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,318.60x = 377,124,938.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,124,938.60/22,318.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.34

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