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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,382.06, 30,887.99 and 12,310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,382.06, 30,887.99 and 12,310.88 is: 16,989.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,382.06 : 30,887.99 = 12,310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,382.06/30,887.99 = 12,310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,382.06x = 30,887.99 × 12,310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,382.06x = 380,258,214.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,258,214.67/22,382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,989.42

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