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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,385.93, 30,893.34 and 12,314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,385.93, 30,893.34 and 12,314.75 is: 16,994.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,385.93 : 30,893.34 = 12,314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,385.93/30,893.34 = 12,314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,385.93x = 30,893.34 × 12,314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,385.93x = 380,443,758.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,443,758.77/22,385.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,994.77

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