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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,372.96, 30,875.04 and 12,301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,372.96, 30,875.04 and 12,301.84 is: 16,976.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,372.96 : 30,875.04 = 12,301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,372.96/30,875.04 = 12,301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,372.96x = 30,875.04 × 12,301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,372.96x = 379,819,802.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,819,802.07/22,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,976.73

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