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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,311.35, 30,789.32 and 12,239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,311.35, 30,789.32 and 12,239.76 is: 16,890.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,311.35 : 30,789.32 = 12,239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,311.35/30,789.32 = 12,239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,311.35x = 30,789.32 × 12,239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,311.35x = 376,853,768.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,853,768.43/22,311.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,890.68

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