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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,395.86, 30,905.63 and 12,324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,395.86, 30,905.63 and 12,324.30 is: 17,007.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,395.86 : 30,905.63 = 12,324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,395.86/30,905.63 = 12,324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,395.86x = 30,905.63 × 12,324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,395.86x = 380,890,193.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,890,193.83/22,395.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,007.17

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