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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,402.80, 30,915.72 and 12,330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,402.80, 30,915.72 and 12,330.72 is: 17,016.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,402.80 : 30,915.72 = 12,330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,402.80/30,915.72 = 12,330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,402.80x = 30,915.72 × 12,330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,402.80x = 381,213,086.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,213,086.92/22,402.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,016.31

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