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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,319.83, 30,801.12 and 12,248.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,319.83, 30,801.12 and 12,248.35 is: 16,902.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,319.83 : 30,801.12 = 12,248.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,319.83/30,801.12 = 12,248.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,319.83x = 30,801.12 × 12,248.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,319.83x = 377,262,898.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,262,898.15/22,319.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,902.59

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