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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,447.55, 30,977.82 and 12,376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,447.55, 30,977.82 and 12,376.34 is: 17,079.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,447.55 : 30,977.82 = 12,376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,447.55/30,977.82 = 12,376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,447.55x = 30,977.82 × 12,376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,447.55x = 383,392,032.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,392,032.78/22,447.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,079.46

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