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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,386.79, 30,894.20 and 12,315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,386.79, 30,894.20 and 12,315.34 is: 16,995.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,386.79 : 30,894.20 = 12,315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,386.79/30,894.20 = 12,315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,386.79x = 30,894.20 × 12,315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,386.79x = 380,472,577.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,472,577.03/22,386.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,995.41

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