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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,032.98, 30,404.61 and 11,961.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,032.98, 30,404.61 and 11,961.03 is: 16,505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,032.98 : 30,404.61 = 11,961.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,032.98/30,404.61 = 11,961.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,032.98x = 30,404.61 × 11,961.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,032.98x = 363,670,452.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,670,452.35/22,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,505.73

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