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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,374.14, 30,876.68 and 12,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,374.14, 30,876.68 and 12,303 is: 16,978.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,374.14 : 30,876.68 = 12,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,374.14/30,876.68 = 12,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,374.14x = 30,876.68 × 12,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,374.14x = 379,875,794.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,875,794.04/22,374.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,978.34

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