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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,375.68, 30,878.64 and 12,303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,375.68, 30,878.64 and 12,303.86 is: 16,979.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,375.68 : 30,878.64 = 12,303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,375.68/30,878.64 = 12,303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,375.68x = 30,878.64 × 12,303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,375.68x = 379,926,463.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,926,463.55/22,375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,979.44

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