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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,311.52, 30,791.28 and 12,375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,311.52, 30,791.28 and 12,375.52 is: 17,078.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,311.52 : 30,791.28 = 12,375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,311.52/30,791.28 = 12,375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,311.52x = 30,791.28 × 12,375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,311.52x = 381,058,101.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,058,101.47/22,311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,078.98

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