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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,043.16, 30,419.52 and 11,971.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,043.16, 30,419.52 and 11,971.56 is: 16,520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,043.16 : 30,419.52 = 11,971.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,043.16/30,419.52 = 11,971.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,043.16x = 30,419.52 × 11,971.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,043.16x = 364,169,108.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,169,108.85/22,043.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,520.73

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