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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.84, 30,397.60 and 11,956.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.84, 30,397.60 and 11,956.06 is: 16,498.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.84 : 30,397.60 = 11,956.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.84/30,397.60 = 11,956.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.84x = 30,397.60 × 11,956.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.84x = 363,435,651.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,435,651.08/22,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,498.93

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