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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,496.08, 33,764.59 and 11,974.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,496.08, 33,764.59 and 11,974.95 is: 17,973.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,496.08 : 33,764.59 = 11,974.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,496.08/33,764.59 = 11,974.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,496.08x = 33,764.59 × 11,974.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,496.08x = 404,329,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,329,277.02/22,496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,973.32

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