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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,382.04, 30,888.02 and 12,311.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,382.04, 30,888.02 and 12,311.27 is: 16,989.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,382.04 : 30,888.02 = 12,311.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,382.04/30,888.02 = 12,311.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,382.04x = 30,888.02 × 12,311.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,382.04x = 380,270,537.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,270,537.99/22,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,989.99

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