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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,376.97, 30,880.89 and 12,304.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,376.97, 30,880.89 and 12,304.89 is: 16,981.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,376.97 : 30,880.89 = 12,304.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,376.97/30,880.89 = 12,304.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,376.97x = 30,880.89 × 12,304.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,376.97x = 379,985,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,985,954.55/22,376.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,981.12

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