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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,372.52, 30,874.10 and 12,301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,372.52, 30,874.10 and 12,301.13 is: 16,975.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,372.52 : 30,874.10 = 12,301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,372.52/30,874.10 = 12,301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,372.52x = 30,874.10 × 12,301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,372.52x = 379,786,317.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,786,317.73/22,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,975.57

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