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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,494.96, 33,762.92 and 11,973.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,494.96, 33,762.92 and 11,973.82 is: 17,971.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,494.96 : 33,762.92 = 11,973.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,494.96/33,762.92 = 11,973.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,494.96x = 33,762.92 × 11,973.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,494.96x = 404,270,898.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,270,898.07/22,494.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,971.62

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