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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,373.74, 30,875.74 and 12,302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,373.74, 30,875.74 and 12,302.34 is: 16,977.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,373.74 : 30,875.74 = 12,302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,373.74/30,875.74 = 12,302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,373.74x = 30,875.74 × 12,302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,373.74x = 379,843,851.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,843,851.23/22,373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,977.22

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