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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,385.34, 30,892.29 and 12,314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,385.34, 30,892.29 and 12,314.34 is: 16,994.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,385.34 : 30,892.29 = 12,314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,385.34/30,892.29 = 12,314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,385.34x = 30,892.29 × 12,314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,385.34x = 380,418,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,418,162.44/22,385.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,994.08

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