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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,065.92, 30,451.10 and 11,994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,065.92, 30,451.10 and 11,994.44 is: 16,552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,065.92 : 30,451.10 = 11,994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,065.92/30,451.10 = 11,994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,065.92x = 30,451.10 × 11,994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,065.92x = 365,243,891.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,243,891.88/22,065.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,552.40

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