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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,381.06, 30,886.35 and 12,310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,381.06, 30,886.35 and 12,310.01 is: 16,988.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,381.06 : 30,886.35 = 12,310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,381.06/30,886.35 = 12,310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,381.06x = 30,886.35 × 12,310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,381.06x = 380,211,277.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,211,277.36/22,381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,988.08

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