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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,445.09, 30,972.98 and 12,373.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,445.09, 30,972.98 and 12,373.51 is: 17,074.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,445.09 : 30,972.98 = 12,373.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,445.09/30,972.98 = 12,373.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,445.09x = 30,972.98 × 12,373.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,445.09x = 383,244,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,244,477.76/22,445.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,074.76

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