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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,041.82, 30,417.96 and 11,970.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,041.82, 30,417.96 and 11,970.37 is: 16,519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,041.82 : 30,417.96 = 11,970.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,041.82/30,417.96 = 11,970.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,041.82x = 30,417.96 × 11,970.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,041.82x = 364,114,235.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,114,235.85/22,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,519.25

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