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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,009.59, 30,372.77 and 11,937.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,009.59, 30,372.77 and 11,937.65 is: 16,473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,009.59 : 30,372.77 = 11,937.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,009.59/30,372.77 = 11,937.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,009.59x = 30,372.77 × 11,937.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,009.59x = 362,579,375.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,579,375.77/22,009.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,473.70

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