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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,044.70, 30,421.91 and 11,973.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,044.70, 30,421.91 and 11,973.23 is: 16,523.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,044.70 : 30,421.91 = 11,973.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,044.70/30,421.91 = 11,973.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,044.70x = 30,421.91 × 11,973.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,044.70x = 364,248,541.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,248,541.66/22,044.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,523.18

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