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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,028.21, 30,398.95 and 11,956.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,028.21, 30,398.95 and 11,956.65 is: 16,500.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,028.21 : 30,398.95 = 11,956.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,028.21/30,398.95 = 11,956.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,028.21x = 30,398.95 × 11,956.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,028.21x = 363,469,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,469,453.52/22,028.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,500.18

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