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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,028.71, 30,399.64 and 11,957.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,028.71, 30,399.64 and 11,957.15 is: 16,500.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,028.71 : 30,399.64 = 11,957.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,028.71/30,399.64 = 11,957.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,028.71x = 30,399.64 × 11,957.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,028.71x = 363,492,903.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,492,903.43/22,028.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,500.87

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