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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,377.56, 30,878.64 and 12,944.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,377.56, 30,878.64 and 12,944.36 is: 17,861.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,377.56 : 30,878.64 = 12,944.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,377.56/30,878.64 = 12,944.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,377.56x = 30,878.64 × 12,944.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,377.56x = 399,704,232.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,704,232.47/22,377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,861.83

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