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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,380.06, 30,883.83 and 12,308.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,380.06, 30,883.83 and 12,308.49 is: 16,985.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,380.06 : 30,883.83 = 12,308.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,380.06/30,883.83 = 12,308.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,380.06x = 30,883.83 × 12,308.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,380.06x = 380,133,312.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,133,312.72/22,380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,985.36

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