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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,448.67, 30,977.76 and 12,377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,448.67, 30,977.76 and 12,377.22 is: 17,079.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,448.67 : 30,977.76 = 12,377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,448.67/30,977.76 = 12,377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,448.67x = 30,977.76 × 12,377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,448.67x = 383,418,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,418,550.63/22,448.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,079.79

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