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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,373.53, 30,875.58 and 12,302.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,373.53, 30,875.58 and 12,302.62 is: 16,977.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,373.53 : 30,875.58 = 12,302.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,373.53/30,875.58 = 12,302.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,373.53x = 30,875.58 × 12,302.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,373.53x = 379,850,373.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,850,373.64/22,373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,977.67

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