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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,375.08, 30,877.56 and 12,304.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,375.08, 30,877.56 and 12,304.14 is: 16,979.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,375.08 : 30,877.56 = 12,304.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,375.08/30,877.56 = 12,304.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,375.08x = 30,877.56 × 12,304.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,375.08x = 379,921,821.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,921,821.10/22,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,979.69

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