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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,377.63, 30,877.10 and 12,687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,377.63, 30,877.10 and 12,687.12 is: 17,505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,377.63 : 30,877.10 = 12,687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,377.63/30,877.10 = 12,687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,377.63x = 30,877.10 × 12,687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,377.63x = 391,741,409.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,741,409.52/22,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,505.94

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