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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,048.77, 30,427.53 and 11,977.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,048.77, 30,427.53 and 11,977.41 is: 16,528.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,048.77 : 30,427.53 = 11,977.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,048.77/30,427.53 = 11,977.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,048.77x = 30,427.53 × 11,977.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,048.77x = 364,443,002.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,443,002.10/22,048.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,528.95

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