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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,375.17, 30,878.51 and 12,303.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,375.17, 30,878.51 and 12,303.99 is: 16,979.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,375.17 : 30,878.51 = 12,303.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,375.17/30,878.51 = 12,303.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,375.17x = 30,878.51 × 12,303.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,375.17x = 379,928,816.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,928,816.73/22,375.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,979.93

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