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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,374.68, 30,877.26 and 12,302.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,374.68, 30,877.26 and 12,302.86 is: 16,978.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,374.68 : 30,877.26 = 12,302.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,374.68/30,877.26 = 12,302.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,374.68x = 30,877.26 × 12,302.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,374.68x = 379,878,606.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,878,606.96/22,374.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,978.06

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