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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,390.52, 30,899.06 and 12,319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,390.52, 30,899.06 and 12,319.60 is: 17,001.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,390.52 : 30,899.06 = 12,319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,390.52/30,899.06 = 12,319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,390.52x = 30,899.06 × 12,319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,390.52x = 380,664,059.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,664,059.58/22,390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,001.13

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