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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,381.93, 30,887.82 and 12,310.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,381.93, 30,887.82 and 12,310.75 is: 16,989.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,381.93 : 30,887.82 = 12,310.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,381.93/30,887.82 = 12,310.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,381.93x = 30,887.82 × 12,310.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,381.93x = 380,252,230.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,252,230.07/22,381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,989.25

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