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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,068.83, 30,454.92 and 11,997.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,068.83, 30,454.92 and 11,997.26 is: 16,556.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,068.83 : 30,454.92 = 11,997.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,068.83/30,454.92 = 11,997.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,068.83x = 30,454.92 × 11,997.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,068.83x = 365,375,593.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,375,593.52/22,068.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,556.18

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