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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,063.23, 30,447.55 and 11,991.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,063.23, 30,447.55 and 11,991.87 is: 16,548.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,063.23 : 30,447.55 = 11,991.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,063.23/30,447.55 = 11,991.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,063.23x = 30,447.55 × 11,991.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,063.23x = 365,123,061.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,123,061.42/22,063.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,548.94

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