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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,370.07, 30,870.82 and 12,298.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,370.07, 30,870.82 and 12,298.33 is: 16,971.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,370.07 : 30,870.82 = 12,298.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,370.07/30,870.82 = 12,298.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,370.07x = 30,870.82 × 12,298.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,370.07x = 379,659,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,659,585.69/22,370.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,971.76

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