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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,377.79, 30,883.71 and 12,818.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,377.79, 30,883.71 and 12,818.44 is: 17,690.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,377.79 : 30,883.71 = 12,818.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,377.79/30,883.71 = 12,818.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,377.79x = 30,883.71 × 12,818.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,377.79x = 395,880,983.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,880,983.61/22,377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,690.80

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