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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,310.23, 30,788.36 and 12,238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,310.23, 30,788.36 and 12,238.69 is: 16,889.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,310.23 : 30,788.36 = 12,238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,310.23/30,788.36 = 12,238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,310.23x = 30,788.36 × 12,238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,310.23x = 376,809,193.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,809,193.65/22,310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,889.53

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