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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,371.49, 30,869.97 and 12,298.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,371.49, 30,869.97 and 12,298.27 is: 16,970.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,371.49 : 30,869.97 = 12,298.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,371.49/30,869.97 = 12,298.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,371.49x = 30,869.97 × 12,298.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,371.49x = 379,647,225.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,647,225.95/22,371.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,970.14

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