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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,311.36, 30,789.52 and 12,239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,311.36, 30,789.52 and 12,239.52 is: 16,890.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,311.36 : 30,789.52 = 12,239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,311.36/30,789.52 = 12,239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,311.36x = 30,789.52 × 12,239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,311.36x = 376,848,945.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,848,945.83/22,311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,890.45

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