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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,381.77, 30,886.23 and 12,311.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,381.77, 30,886.23 and 12,311.23 is: 16,989.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,381.77 : 30,886.23 = 12,311.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,381.77/30,886.23 = 12,311.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,381.77x = 30,886.23 × 12,311.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,381.77x = 380,247,481.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,247,481.36/22,381.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,989.16

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