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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,444.70, 30,972.30 and 12,372.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,444.70, 30,972.30 and 12,372.62 is: 17,073.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,444.70 : 30,972.30 = 12,372.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,444.70/30,972.30 = 12,372.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,444.70x = 30,972.30 × 12,372.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,444.70x = 383,208,498.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,208,498.43/22,444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,073.45

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