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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,445.93, 30,974.87 and 12,374.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,445.93, 30,974.87 and 12,374.06 is: 17,075.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,445.93 : 30,974.87 = 12,374.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,445.93/30,974.87 = 12,374.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,445.93x = 30,974.87 × 12,374.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,445.93x = 383,284,775.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,284,775.93/22,445.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,075.91

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