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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,310.52, 30,787.36 and 12,878.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,310.52, 30,787.36 and 12,878.52 is: 17,771.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,310.52 : 30,787.36 = 12,878.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,310.52/30,787.36 = 12,878.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,310.52x = 30,787.36 × 12,878.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,310.52x = 396,495,631.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,495,631.51/22,310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,771.69

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