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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,523.48, 33,795.10 and 11,991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,523.48, 33,795.10 and 11,991 is: 17,991.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,523.48 : 33,795.10 = 11,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,523.48/33,795.10 = 11,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,523.48x = 33,795.10 × 11,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,523.48x = 405,237,044.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,237,044.10/22,523.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,991.76

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