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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,031.66, 30,403.87 and 11,960.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,031.66, 30,403.87 and 11,960.19 is: 16,505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,031.66 : 30,403.87 = 11,960.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,031.66/30,403.87 = 11,960.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,031.66x = 30,403.87 × 11,960.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,031.66x = 363,636,032.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,636,032.03/22,031.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,505.16

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