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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,309.89, 30,787.11 and 12,238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,309.89, 30,787.11 and 12,238.24 is: 16,888.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,309.89 : 30,787.11 = 12,238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,309.89/30,787.11 = 12,238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,309.89x = 30,787.11 × 12,238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,309.89x = 376,779,825.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,779,825.96/22,309.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,888.47

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