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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,010.72, 30,374.52 and 11,939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,010.72, 30,374.52 and 11,939 is: 16,475.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,010.72 : 30,374.52 = 11,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,010.72/30,374.52 = 11,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,010.72x = 30,374.52 × 11,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,010.72x = 362,641,394.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,641,394.28/22,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,475.67

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