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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,031.98, 30,404.06 and 11,960.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,031.98, 30,404.06 and 11,960.35 is: 16,505.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,031.98 : 30,404.06 = 11,960.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,031.98/30,404.06 = 11,960.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,031.98x = 30,404.06 × 11,960.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,031.98x = 363,643,228.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,643,228.92/22,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,505.25

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