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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,377.02, 30,876.84 and 12,943.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,377.02, 30,876.84 and 12,943.76 is: 17,860.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,377.02 : 30,876.84 = 12,943.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,377.02/30,876.84 = 12,943.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,377.02x = 30,876.84 × 12,943.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,377.02x = 399,662,406.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,662,406.52/22,377.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,860.39

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