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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,370.76, 30,871.64 and 12,944.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,370.76, 30,871.64 and 12,944.80 is: 17,863.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,370.76 : 30,871.64 = 12,944.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,370.76/30,871.64 = 12,944.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,370.76x = 30,871.64 × 12,944.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,370.76x = 399,627,205.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,627,205.47/22,370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,863.82

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