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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,374.71, 30,876.48 and 12,303.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,374.71, 30,876.48 and 12,303.17 is: 16,978.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,374.71 : 30,876.48 = 12,303.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,374.71/30,876.48 = 12,303.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,374.71x = 30,876.48 × 12,303.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,374.71x = 379,878,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,878,582.44/22,374.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,978.03

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