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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,373.65, 30,875.76 and 12,302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,373.65, 30,875.76 and 12,302.74 is: 16,977.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,373.65 : 30,875.76 = 12,302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,373.65/30,875.76 = 12,302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,373.65x = 30,875.76 × 12,302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,373.65x = 379,856,447.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,856,447.58/22,373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,977.85

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