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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,380.56, 30,885.96 and 12,309.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,380.56, 30,885.96 and 12,309.75 is: 16,987.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,380.56 : 30,885.96 = 12,309.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,380.56/30,885.96 = 12,309.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,380.56x = 30,885.96 × 12,309.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,380.56x = 380,198,446.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,198,446.11/22,380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,987.89

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