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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,360.88, 30,858.55 and 12,290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,360.88, 30,858.55 and 12,290.28 is: 16,960.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,360.88 : 30,858.55 = 12,290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,360.88/30,858.55 = 12,290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,360.88x = 30,858.55 × 12,290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,360.88x = 379,260,219.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,260,219.89/22,360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,960.88

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