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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,041.54, 30,416.73 and 11,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,041.54, 30,416.73 and 11,969.52 is: 16,517.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,041.54 : 30,416.73 = 11,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,041.54/30,416.73 = 11,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,041.54x = 30,416.73 × 11,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,041.54x = 364,073,658.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,073,658.07/22,041.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,517.61

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