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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,026.94, 30,397.18 and 11,955.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,026.94, 30,397.18 and 11,955.38 is: 16,498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,026.94 : 30,397.18 = 11,955.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,026.94/30,397.18 = 11,955.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,026.94x = 30,397.18 × 11,955.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,026.94x = 363,409,685.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,409,685.84/22,026.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,498.42

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