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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,448.93, 30,979.73 and 12,377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,448.93, 30,979.73 and 12,377.76 is: 17,081.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,448.93 : 30,979.73 = 12,377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,448.93/30,979.73 = 12,377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,448.93x = 30,979.73 × 12,377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,448.93x = 383,459,577.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,459,577.58/22,448.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,081.42

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