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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,375.74, 30,879.12 and 12,304.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,375.74, 30,879.12 and 12,304.81 is: 16,980.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,375.74 : 30,879.12 = 12,304.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,375.74/30,879.12 = 12,304.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,375.74x = 30,879.12 × 12,304.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,375.74x = 379,961,789.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,961,789.31/22,375.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,980.97

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