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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,508.70, 33,772.94 and 11,976.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,508.70, 33,772.94 and 11,976.24 is: 17,969.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,508.70 : 33,772.94 = 11,976.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,508.70/33,772.94 = 11,976.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,508.70x = 33,772.94 × 11,976.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,508.70x = 404,472,834.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,472,834.95/22,508.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,969.62

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