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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,374.53, 30,876.96 and 12,303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,374.53, 30,876.96 and 12,303.62 is: 16,979.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,374.53 : 30,876.96 = 12,303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,374.53/30,876.96 = 12,303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,374.53x = 30,876.96 × 12,303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,374.53x = 379,898,382.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,898,382.60/22,374.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,979.06

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