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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,389.06, 30,896.25 and 12,179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,389.06, 30,896.25 and 12,179.76 is: 16,807.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,389.06 : 30,896.25 = 12,179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,389.06/30,896.25 = 12,179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,389.06x = 30,896.25 × 12,179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,389.06x = 376,308,909.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,308,909.90/22,389.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,807.71

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