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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,383.06, 30,887.97 and 12,311.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,383.06, 30,887.97 and 12,311.49 is: 16,989.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,383.06 : 30,887.97 = 12,311.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,383.06/30,887.97 = 12,311.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,383.06x = 30,887.97 × 12,311.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,383.06x = 380,276,933.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,276,933.78/22,383.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,989.50

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