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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,045.93, 30,423.38 and 11,974.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,045.93, 30,423.38 and 11,974.39 is: 16,524.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,045.93 : 30,423.38 = 11,974.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,045.93/30,423.38 = 11,974.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,045.93x = 30,423.38 × 11,974.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,045.93x = 364,301,281.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,301,281.31/22,045.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,524.65

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