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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,291.88, 30,757.38 and 12,355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,291.88, 30,757.38 and 12,355.88 is: 17,048.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,291.88 : 30,757.38 = 12,355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,291.88/30,757.38 = 12,355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,291.88x = 30,757.38 × 12,355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,291.88x = 380,034,496.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,034,496.39/22,291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,048.11

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