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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,388.97, 30,895.57 and 12,315.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,388.97, 30,895.57 and 12,315.79 is: 16,995.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,388.97 : 30,895.57 = 12,315.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,388.97/30,895.57 = 12,315.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,388.97x = 30,895.57 × 12,315.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,388.97x = 380,503,352.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,503,352.05/22,388.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,995.13

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