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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,373.61, 30,875.65 and 12,302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,373.61, 30,875.65 and 12,302.67 is: 16,977.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,373.61 : 30,875.65 = 12,302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,373.61/30,875.65 = 12,302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,373.61x = 30,875.65 × 12,302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,373.61x = 379,853,018.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,853,018.01/22,373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,977.73

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