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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,376.79, 30,882.33 and 12,817.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,376.79, 30,882.33 and 12,817.44 is: 17,689.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,376.79 : 30,882.33 = 12,817.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,376.79/30,882.33 = 12,817.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,376.79x = 30,882.33 × 12,817.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,376.79x = 395,832,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,832,411.84/22,376.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,689.42

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