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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,453.58, 30,986.13 and 12,382.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,453.58, 30,986.13 and 12,382.37 is: 17,087.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,453.58 : 30,986.13 = 12,382.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,453.58/30,986.13 = 12,382.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,453.58x = 30,986.13 × 12,382.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,453.58x = 383,681,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,681,571.60/22,453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,087.77

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