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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,390.08, 30,898.36 and 12,318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,390.08, 30,898.36 and 12,318.56 is: 16,999.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,390.08 : 30,898.36 = 12,318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,390.08/30,898.36 = 12,318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,390.08x = 30,898.36 × 12,318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,390.08x = 380,623,301.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,623,301.56/22,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,999.64

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