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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,377.58, 30,881.86 and 12,306.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,377.58, 30,881.86 and 12,306.80 is: 16,983.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,377.58 : 30,881.86 = 12,306.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,377.58/30,881.86 = 12,306.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,377.58x = 30,881.86 × 12,306.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,377.58x = 380,056,921.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,056,921.09/22,377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,983.82

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