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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,360.54, 30,858.29 and 12,289.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,360.54, 30,858.29 and 12,289.34 is: 16,959.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,360.54 : 30,858.29 = 12,289.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,360.54/30,858.29 = 12,289.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,360.54x = 30,858.29 × 12,289.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,360.54x = 379,227,956.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,227,956.18/22,360.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,959.70

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