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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,046.27, 30,422.97 and 11,974.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,046.27, 30,422.97 and 11,974.50 is: 16,524.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,046.27 : 30,422.97 = 11,974.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,046.27/30,422.97 = 11,974.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,046.27x = 30,422.97 × 11,974.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,046.27x = 364,299,854.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,299,854.27/22,046.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,524.33

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