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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,373.59, 30,875.66 and 12,302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,373.59, 30,875.66 and 12,302.68 is: 16,977.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,373.59 : 30,875.66 = 12,302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,373.59/30,875.66 = 12,302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,373.59x = 30,875.66 × 12,302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,373.59x = 379,853,399.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,853,399.30/22,373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,977.76

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