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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,389.81, 30,897.28 and 12,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,389.81, 30,897.28 and 12,180.52 is: 16,808.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,389.81 : 30,897.28 = 12,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,389.81/30,897.28 = 12,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,389.81x = 30,897.28 × 12,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,389.81x = 376,344,990.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,344,990.83/22,389.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,808.76

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