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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,028.61, 30,398.67 and 11,956.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,028.61, 30,398.67 and 11,956.85 is: 16,500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,028.61 : 30,398.67 = 11,956.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,028.61/30,398.67 = 11,956.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,028.61x = 30,398.67 × 11,956.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,028.61x = 363,472,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,472,185.40/22,028.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,500.01

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