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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,046.82, 30,424.86 and 11,975.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,046.82, 30,424.86 and 11,975.37 is: 16,526.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,046.82 : 30,424.86 = 11,975.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,046.82/30,424.86 = 11,975.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,046.82x = 30,424.86 × 11,975.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,046.82x = 364,348,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,348,955.70/22,046.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,526.15

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