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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,460.34, 30,993.84 and 12,388.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,460.34, 30,993.84 and 12,388.23 is: 17,094.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,460.34 : 30,993.84 = 12,388.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,460.34/30,993.84 = 12,388.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,460.34x = 30,993.84 × 12,388.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,460.34x = 383,958,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,958,818.50/22,460.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,094.97

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