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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.14, 30,397.15 and 11,955.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.14, 30,397.15 and 11,955.95 is: 16,499.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.14 : 30,397.15 = 11,955.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.14/30,397.15 = 11,955.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.14x = 30,397.15 × 11,955.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.14x = 363,426,782.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,426,782.49/22,027.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,499.05

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