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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,445.52, 30,976.64 and 12,374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,445.52, 30,976.64 and 12,374.88 is: 17,078.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,445.52 : 30,976.64 = 12,374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,445.52/30,976.64 = 12,374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,445.52x = 30,976.64 × 12,374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,445.52x = 383,332,202.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,332,202.80/22,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,078.34

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