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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,385.02, 30,891.46 and 12,314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,385.02, 30,891.46 and 12,314.10 is: 16,993.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,385.02 : 30,891.46 = 12,314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,385.02/30,891.46 = 12,314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,385.02x = 30,891.46 × 12,314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,385.02x = 380,400,527.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,400,527.59/22,385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,993.53

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