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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,026.62, 30,396.95 and 11,955.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,026.62, 30,396.95 and 11,955.15 is: 16,498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,026.62 : 30,396.95 = 11,955.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,026.62/30,396.95 = 11,955.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,026.62x = 30,396.95 × 11,955.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,026.62x = 363,400,096.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,400,096.79/22,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,498.22

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