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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,385.33, 30,892.28 and 12,314.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,385.33, 30,892.28 and 12,314.33 is: 16,994.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,385.33 : 30,892.28 = 12,314.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,385.33/30,892.28 = 12,314.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,385.33x = 30,892.28 × 12,314.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,385.33x = 380,417,730.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,417,730.37/22,385.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,994.06

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