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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,026.86, 30,397.62 and 11,955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,026.86, 30,397.62 and 11,955.72 is: 16,499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,026.86 : 30,397.62 = 11,955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,026.86/30,397.62 = 11,955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,026.86x = 30,397.62 × 11,955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,026.86x = 363,425,433.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,425,433.39/22,026.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,499.19

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