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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,377.76, 30,881.52 and 12,306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,377.76, 30,881.52 and 12,306.26 is: 16,982.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,377.76 : 30,881.52 = 12,306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,377.76/30,881.52 = 12,306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,377.76x = 30,881.52 × 12,306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,377.76x = 380,036,091.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,036,091.52/22,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,982.76

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