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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,370.31, 30,871.83 and 12,299.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,370.31, 30,871.83 and 12,299.51 is: 16,973.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,370.31 : 30,871.83 = 12,299.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,370.31/30,871.83 = 12,299.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,370.31x = 30,871.83 × 12,299.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,370.31x = 379,708,505.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,708,505.11/22,370.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,973.77

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