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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,373.63, 30,875.02 and 12,164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,373.63, 30,875.02 and 12,164.34 is: 16,786.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,373.63 : 30,875.02 = 12,164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,373.63/30,875.02 = 12,164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,373.63x = 30,875.02 × 12,164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,373.63x = 375,574,394.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,574,394.58/22,373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,786.47

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