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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,377.42, 30,879.09 and 12,944.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,377.42, 30,879.09 and 12,944.16 is: 17,861.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,377.42 : 30,879.09 = 12,944.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,377.42/30,879.09 = 12,944.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,377.42x = 30,879.09 × 12,944.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,377.42x = 399,703,881.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,703,881.61/22,377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,861.93

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