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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,374.92, 30,878.13 and 12,303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,374.92, 30,878.13 and 12,303.72 is: 16,979.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,374.92 : 30,878.13 = 12,303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,374.92/30,878.13 = 12,303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,374.92x = 30,878.13 × 12,303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,374.92x = 379,915,865.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,915,865.64/22,374.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,979.54

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