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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.66, 34,470.12 and 11,120.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.66, 34,470.12 and 11,120.46 is: 16,682.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.66 : 34,470.12 = 11,120.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.66/34,470.12 = 11,120.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.66x = 34,470.12 × 11,120.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.66x = 383,323,590.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,323,590.66/22,977.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,682.45

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