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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,372.73, 30,873.58 and 12,301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,372.73, 30,873.58 and 12,301.10 is: 16,975.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,372.73 : 30,873.58 = 12,301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,372.73/30,873.58 = 12,301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,372.73x = 30,873.58 × 12,301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,372.73x = 379,779,168.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,779,168.45/22,372.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,975.09

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