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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,031.54, 30,403.53 and 11,959.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,031.54, 30,403.53 and 11,959.97 is: 16,504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,031.54 : 30,403.53 = 11,959.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,031.54/30,403.53 = 11,959.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,031.54x = 30,403.53 × 11,959.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,031.54x = 363,625,306.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,625,306.69/22,031.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,504.76

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