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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,240.50, 30,691.89 and 12,304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,240.50, 30,691.89 and 12,304.50 is: 16,980.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,240.50 : 30,691.89 = 12,304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,240.50/30,691.89 = 12,304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,240.50x = 30,691.89 × 12,304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,240.50x = 377,648,360.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,648,360.51/22,240.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,980.21

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