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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,377.47, 30,881.58 and 12,305.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,377.47, 30,881.58 and 12,305.39 is: 16,981.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,377.47 : 30,881.58 = 12,305.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,377.47/30,881.58 = 12,305.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,377.47x = 30,881.58 × 12,305.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,377.47x = 380,009,885.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,009,885.72/22,377.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,981.81

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