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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,387.29, 30,896.94 and 12,316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,387.29, 30,896.94 and 12,316.56 is: 16,998.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,387.29 : 30,896.94 = 12,316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,387.29/30,896.94 = 12,316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,387.29x = 30,896.94 × 12,316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,387.29x = 380,543,945.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,543,945.65/22,387.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,998.22

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