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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,046.54, 30,424.02 and 11,974.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,046.54, 30,424.02 and 11,974.76 is: 16,525.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,046.54 : 30,424.02 = 11,974.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,046.54/30,424.02 = 11,974.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,046.54x = 30,424.02 × 11,974.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,046.54x = 364,320,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,320,337.74/22,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,525.06

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