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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,373.77, 30,875.83 and 12,302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,373.77, 30,875.83 and 12,302.38 is: 16,977.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,373.77 : 30,875.83 = 12,302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,373.77/30,875.83 = 12,302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,373.77x = 30,875.83 × 12,302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,373.77x = 379,846,193.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,846,193.48/22,373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,977.30

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