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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,380.19, 30,885.44 and 12,309.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,380.19, 30,885.44 and 12,309.39 is: 16,987.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,380.19 : 30,885.44 = 12,309.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,380.19/30,885.44 = 12,309.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,380.19x = 30,885.44 × 12,309.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,380.19x = 380,180,864.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,180,864.73/22,380.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,987.39

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