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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.83, 30,398.63 and 11,956.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.83, 30,398.63 and 11,956.35 is: 16,499.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.83 : 30,398.63 = 11,956.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.83/30,398.63 = 11,956.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.83x = 30,398.63 × 11,956.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.83x = 363,456,659.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,456,659.80/22,027.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,499.88

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