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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,375.59, 30,878.82 and 12,303.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,375.59, 30,878.82 and 12,303.39 is: 16,978.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,375.59 : 30,878.82 = 12,303.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,375.59/30,878.82 = 12,303.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,375.59x = 30,878.82 × 12,303.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,375.59x = 379,914,103.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,914,103.68/22,375.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,978.95

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