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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,316.63, 30,796.94 and 12,380.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,316.63, 30,796.94 and 12,380.63 is: 17,085.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,316.63 : 30,796.94 = 12,380.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,316.63/30,796.94 = 12,380.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,316.63x = 30,796.94 × 12,380.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,316.63x = 381,285,396.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,285,396.24/22,316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,085.26

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