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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,445.67, 30,974.91 and 12,374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,445.67, 30,974.91 and 12,374.08 is: 17,076.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,445.67 : 30,974.91 = 12,374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,445.67/30,974.91 = 12,374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,445.67x = 30,974.91 × 12,374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,445.67x = 383,285,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,285,890.49/22,445.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,076.16

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