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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,315.50, 30,795.39 and 12,379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,315.50, 30,795.39 and 12,379.50 is: 17,083.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,315.50 : 30,795.39 = 12,379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,315.50/30,795.39 = 12,379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,315.50x = 30,795.39 × 12,379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,315.50x = 381,231,530.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,231,530.51/22,315.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,083.71

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