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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,376.96, 30,882.18 and 12,307.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,376.96, 30,882.18 and 12,307.34 is: 16,985.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,376.96 : 30,882.18 = 12,307.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,376.96/30,882.18 = 12,307.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,376.96x = 30,882.18 × 12,307.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,376.96x = 380,077,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,077,489.20/22,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,985.22

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