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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,358.01, 30,854.89 and 12,286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,358.01, 30,854.89 and 12,286.88 is: 16,956.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,358.01 : 30,854.89 = 12,286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,358.01/30,854.89 = 12,286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,358.01x = 30,854.89 × 12,286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,358.01x = 379,110,330.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,110,330.84/22,358.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,956.35

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