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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,380.93, 30,886.44 and 12,309.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,380.93, 30,886.44 and 12,309.75 is: 16,987.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,380.93 : 30,886.44 = 12,309.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,380.93/30,886.44 = 12,309.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,380.93x = 30,886.44 × 12,309.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,380.93x = 380,204,354.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,204,354.79/22,380.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,987.87

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