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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,445.08, 30,971.70 and 12,882.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,445.08, 30,971.70 and 12,882.42 is: 17,776.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,445.08 : 30,971.70 = 12,882.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,445.08/30,971.70 = 12,882.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,445.08x = 30,971.70 × 12,882.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,445.08x = 398,990,447.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,990,447.51/22,445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,776.30

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