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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,046.20, 30,423.98 and 11,974.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,046.20, 30,423.98 and 11,974.73 is: 16,525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,046.20 : 30,423.98 = 11,974.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,046.20/30,423.98 = 11,974.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,046.20x = 30,423.98 × 11,974.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,046.20x = 364,318,962.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,318,962.21/22,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,525.25

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