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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,320.84, 30,802.80 and 12,250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,320.84, 30,802.80 and 12,250.16 is: 16,905.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,320.84 : 30,802.80 = 12,250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,320.84/30,802.80 = 12,250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,320.84x = 30,802.80 × 12,250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,320.84x = 377,339,228.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,339,228.45/22,320.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,905.24

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