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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,373.55, 30,876.39 and 12,815.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,373.55, 30,876.39 and 12,815.01 is: 17,685.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,373.55 : 30,876.39 = 12,815.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,373.55/30,876.39 = 12,815.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,373.55x = 30,876.39 × 12,815.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,373.55x = 395,681,246.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,681,246.61/22,373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,685.22

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