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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,046.69, 30,424.41 and 11,975.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,046.69, 30,424.41 and 11,975.13 is: 16,525.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,046.69 : 30,424.41 = 11,975.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,046.69/30,424.41 = 11,975.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,046.69x = 30,424.41 × 11,975.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,046.69x = 364,336,264.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,336,264.92/22,046.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,525.67

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