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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,310.61, 30,788.87 and 12,239.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,310.61, 30,788.87 and 12,239.07 is: 16,890.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,310.61 : 30,788.87 = 12,239.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,310.61/30,788.87 = 12,239.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,310.61x = 30,788.87 × 12,239.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,310.61x = 376,827,011.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,827,011.80/22,310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,890.04

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