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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,310.57, 30,789.44 and 12,239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,310.57, 30,789.44 and 12,239.43 is: 16,890.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,310.57 : 30,789.44 = 12,239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,310.57/30,789.44 = 12,239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,310.57x = 30,789.44 × 12,239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,310.57x = 376,845,134.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,845,134.42/22,310.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,890.88

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