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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,310, 30,787.92 and 12,239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,310, 30,787.92 and 12,239.38 is: 16,890.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,310 : 30,787.92 = 12,239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,310/30,787.92 = 12,239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,310x = 30,787.92 × 12,239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,310x = 376,825,052.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,825,052.29/22,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,890.41

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