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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,026.59, 30,396.84 and 11,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,026.59, 30,396.84 and 11,955.20 is: 16,498.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,026.59 : 30,396.84 = 11,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,026.59/30,396.84 = 11,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,026.59x = 30,396.84 × 11,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,026.59x = 363,400,301.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,400,301.57/22,026.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,498.26

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