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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,003.92, 30,363.84 and 12,443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,003.92, 30,363.84 and 12,443.76 is: 17,171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,003.92 : 30,363.84 = 12,443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,003.92/30,363.84 = 12,443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,003.92x = 30,363.84 × 12,443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,003.92x = 377,840,337.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,840,337.64/22,003.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,171.50

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