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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,021.40, 30,389.33 and 11,949.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,021.40, 30,389.33 and 11,949.79 is: 16,490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,021.40 : 30,389.33 = 11,949.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,021.40/30,389.33 = 11,949.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,021.40x = 30,389.33 × 11,949.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,021.40x = 363,146,051.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,146,051.99/22,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,490.60

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