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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,032.92, 30,405.32 and 11,961.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,032.92, 30,405.32 and 11,961.27 is: 16,506.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,032.92 : 30,405.32 = 11,961.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,032.92/30,405.32 = 11,961.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,032.92x = 30,405.32 × 11,961.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,032.92x = 363,686,182.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,686,182.15/22,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,506.49

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