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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,023.59, 30,392.70 and 11,952.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,023.59, 30,392.70 and 11,952.20 is: 16,494.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,023.59 : 30,392.70 = 11,952.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,023.59/30,392.70 = 11,952.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,023.59x = 30,392.70 × 11,952.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,023.59x = 363,259,476.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,259,476.98/22,023.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,494.11

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