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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,444.65, 30,973.14 and 12,372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,444.65, 30,973.14 and 12,372.84 is: 17,074.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,444.65 : 30,973.14 = 12,372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,444.65/30,973.14 = 12,372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,444.65x = 30,973.14 × 12,372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,444.65x = 383,225,705.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,225,705.52/22,444.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,074.26

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