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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.62, 30,398.33 and 11,956.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.62, 30,398.33 and 11,956.15 is: 16,499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.62 : 30,398.33 = 11,956.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.62/30,398.33 = 11,956.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.62x = 30,398.33 × 11,956.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.62x = 363,446,993.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,446,993.23/22,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,499.60

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