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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,382.33, 30,885.59 and 12,311.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,382.33, 30,885.59 and 12,311.19 is: 16,988.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,382.33 : 30,885.59 = 12,311.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,382.33/30,885.59 = 12,311.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,382.33x = 30,885.59 × 12,311.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,382.33x = 380,238,397.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,238,397.53/22,382.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,988.33

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