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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.23, 30,397.10 and 11,955.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.23, 30,397.10 and 11,955.69 is: 16,498.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.23 : 30,397.10 = 11,955.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.23/30,397.10 = 11,955.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.23x = 30,397.10 × 11,955.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.23x = 363,418,244.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,418,244.72/22,027.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,498.59

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