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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,319.60, 30,799.66 and 12,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,319.60, 30,799.66 and 12,246 is: 16,898.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,319.60 : 30,799.66 = 12,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,319.60/30,799.66 = 12,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,319.60x = 30,799.66 × 12,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,319.60x = 377,172,636.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,172,636.36/22,319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,898.72

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