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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,387.33, 30,895.04 and 12,316.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,387.33, 30,895.04 and 12,316.33 is: 16,996.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,387.33 : 30,895.04 = 12,316.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,387.33/30,895.04 = 12,316.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,387.33x = 30,895.04 × 12,316.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,387.33x = 380,513,508.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,513,508.00/22,387.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,996.82

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