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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,444.97, 30,974.13 and 12,373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,444.97, 30,974.13 and 12,373.19 is: 17,075.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,444.97 : 30,974.13 = 12,373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,444.97/30,974.13 = 12,373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,444.97x = 30,974.13 × 12,373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,444.97x = 383,248,795.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,248,795.57/22,444.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,075.04

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