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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,048.98, 30,427.94 and 11,977.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,048.98, 30,427.94 and 11,977.62 is: 16,529.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,048.98 : 30,427.94 = 11,977.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,048.98/30,427.94 = 11,977.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,048.98x = 30,427.94 × 11,977.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,048.98x = 364,454,242.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,454,242.81/22,048.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,529.30

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