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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,521.27, 33,771.88 and 11,989.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,521.27, 33,771.88 and 11,989.05 is: 17,978.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,521.27 : 33,771.88 = 11,989.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,521.27/33,771.88 = 11,989.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,521.27x = 33,771.88 × 11,989.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,521.27x = 404,892,757.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,892,757.91/22,521.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,978.24

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