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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,320.71, 30,802.81 and 12,249.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,320.71, 30,802.81 and 12,249.80 is: 16,904.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,320.71 : 30,802.81 = 12,249.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,320.71/30,802.81 = 12,249.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,320.71x = 30,802.81 × 12,249.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,320.71x = 377,328,238.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,328,238.75/22,320.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,904.85

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