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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,312.02, 30,787.11 and 12,878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,312.02, 30,787.11 and 12,878.76 is: 17,770.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,312.02 : 30,787.11 = 12,878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,312.02/30,787.11 = 12,878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,312.02x = 30,787.11 × 12,878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,312.02x = 396,499,800.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,499,800.78/22,312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,770.68

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