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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,451.47, 30,983.76 and 12,380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,451.47, 30,983.76 and 12,380.27 is: 17,085.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,451.47 : 30,983.76 = 12,380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,451.47/30,983.76 = 12,380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,451.47x = 30,983.76 × 12,380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,451.47x = 383,587,159.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,587,159.50/22,451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,085.17

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