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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,023.72, 30,392.46 and 11,952.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,023.72, 30,392.46 and 11,952.18 is: 16,493.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,023.72 : 30,392.46 = 11,952.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,023.72/30,392.46 = 11,952.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,023.72x = 30,392.46 × 11,952.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,023.72x = 363,256,152.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,256,152.56/22,023.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,493.86

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