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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,447.56, 30,977.80 and 12,376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,447.56, 30,977.80 and 12,376.36 is: 17,079.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,447.56 : 30,977.80 = 12,376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,447.56/30,977.80 = 12,376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,447.56x = 30,977.80 × 12,376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,447.56x = 383,392,404.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,392,404.81/22,447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,079.47

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