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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,008.72, 30,371.76 and 11,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,008.72, 30,371.76 and 11,937 is: 16,472.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,008.72 : 30,371.76 = 11,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,008.72/30,371.76 = 11,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,008.72x = 30,371.76 × 11,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,008.72x = 362,547,699.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,547,699.12/22,008.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,472.91

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