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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,031.06, 30,402.82 and 11,959.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,031.06, 30,402.82 and 11,959.50 is: 16,504.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,031.06 : 30,402.82 = 11,959.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,031.06/30,402.82 = 11,959.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,031.06x = 30,402.82 × 11,959.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,031.06x = 363,602,612.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,602,612.52/22,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,504.09

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