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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,309.50, 30,787.47 and 12,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,309.50, 30,787.47 and 12,373.50 is: 17,075.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,309.50 : 30,787.47 = 12,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,309.50/30,787.47 = 12,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,309.50x = 30,787.47 × 12,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,309.50x = 380,948,760.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,948,760.05/22,309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,075.63

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