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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,047.39, 30,424.52 and 11,975.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,047.39, 30,424.52 and 11,975.63 is: 16,525.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,047.39 : 30,424.52 = 11,975.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,047.39/30,424.52 = 11,975.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,047.39x = 30,424.52 × 11,975.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,047.39x = 364,352,672.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,352,672.26/22,047.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,525.89

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