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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,385.68, 30,892.40 and 12,313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,385.68, 30,892.40 and 12,313.76 is: 16,993.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,385.68 : 30,892.40 = 12,313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,385.68/30,892.40 = 12,313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,385.68x = 30,892.40 × 12,313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,385.68x = 380,401,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,401,599.42/22,385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,993.08

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