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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.32, 30,397.98 and 11,955.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.32, 30,397.98 and 11,955.87 is: 16,499.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.32 : 30,397.98 = 11,955.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.32/30,397.98 = 11,955.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.32x = 30,397.98 × 11,955.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.32x = 363,434,297.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,434,297.14/22,027.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,499.25

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