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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,063.98, 30,448.48 and 11,992.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,063.98, 30,448.48 and 11,992.42 is: 16,549.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,063.98 : 30,448.48 = 11,992.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,063.98/30,448.48 = 11,992.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,063.98x = 30,448.48 × 11,992.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,063.98x = 365,150,854.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,150,854.42/22,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,549.64

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