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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,377.53, 30,881.10 and 12,306.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,377.53, 30,881.10 and 12,306.62 is: 16,983.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,377.53 : 30,881.10 = 12,306.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,377.53/30,881.10 = 12,306.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,377.53x = 30,881.10 × 12,306.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,377.53x = 380,041,962.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,041,962.88/22,377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,983.20

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