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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,373.47, 30,876.06 and 12,301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,373.47, 30,876.06 and 12,301.39 is: 16,976.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,373.47 : 30,876.06 = 12,301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,373.47/30,876.06 = 12,301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,373.47x = 30,876.06 × 12,301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,373.47x = 379,818,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,818,455.72/22,373.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,976.29

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