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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,047.44, 30,425.45 and 11,975.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,047.44, 30,425.45 and 11,975.90 is: 16,526.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,047.44 : 30,425.45 = 11,975.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,047.44/30,425.45 = 11,975.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,047.44x = 30,425.45 × 11,975.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,047.44x = 364,371,934.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,371,934.65/22,047.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,526.73

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