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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.26, 30,397.64 and 11,955.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.26, 30,397.64 and 11,955.69 is: 16,498.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.26 : 30,397.64 = 11,955.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.26/30,397.64 = 11,955.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.26x = 30,397.64 × 11,955.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.26x = 363,424,760.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,424,760.57/22,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,498.86

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