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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,033.95, 30,406.87 and 11,962.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,033.95, 30,406.87 and 11,962.38 is: 16,508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,033.95 : 30,406.87 = 11,962.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,033.95/30,406.87 = 11,962.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,033.95x = 30,406.87 × 11,962.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,033.95x = 363,738,662.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,738,662.53/22,033.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,508.10

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