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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,384.67, 30,890.91 and 12,314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,384.67, 30,890.91 and 12,314.14 is: 16,993.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,384.67 : 30,890.91 = 12,314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,384.67/30,890.91 = 12,314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,384.67x = 30,890.91 × 12,314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,384.67x = 380,394,990.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,394,990.47/22,384.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,993.55

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