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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,498.59, 33,768.36 and 11,977.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,498.59, 33,768.36 and 11,977.44 is: 17,977.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,498.59 : 33,768.36 = 11,977.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,498.59/33,768.36 = 11,977.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,498.59x = 33,768.36 × 11,977.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,498.59x = 404,458,379.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,458,379.17/22,498.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,977.05

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