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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,373.69, 30,875.03 and 12,302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,373.69, 30,875.03 and 12,302.12 is: 16,976.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,373.69 : 30,875.03 = 12,302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,373.69/30,875.03 = 12,302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,373.69x = 30,875.03 × 12,302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,373.69x = 379,828,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,828,324.06/22,373.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,976.56

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