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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,445.79, 30,973.80 and 12,373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,445.79, 30,973.80 and 12,373.71 is: 17,074.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,445.79 : 30,973.80 = 12,373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,445.79/30,973.80 = 12,373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,445.79x = 30,973.80 × 12,373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,445.79x = 383,260,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,260,818.80/22,445.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,074.95

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