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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,375.49, 30,878.91 and 12,304.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,375.49, 30,878.91 and 12,304.67 is: 16,980.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,375.49 : 30,878.91 = 12,304.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,375.49/30,878.91 = 12,304.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,375.49x = 30,878.91 × 12,304.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,375.49x = 379,954,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,954,643.12/22,375.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,980.85

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