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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,509.54, 33,754.41 and 11,977.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,509.54, 33,754.41 and 11,977.02 is: 17,960.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,509.54 : 33,754.41 = 11,977.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,509.54/33,754.41 = 11,977.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,509.54x = 33,754.41 × 11,977.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,509.54x = 404,277,243.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,277,243.66/22,509.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,960.26

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