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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,358.97, 30,853.37 and 12,287.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,358.97, 30,853.37 and 12,287.30 is: 16,955.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,358.97 : 30,853.37 = 12,287.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,358.97/30,853.37 = 12,287.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,358.97x = 30,853.37 × 12,287.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,358.97x = 379,104,489.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,104,489.65/22,358.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,955.36

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