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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,034.42, 30,407.39 and 11,962.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,034.42, 30,407.39 and 11,962.77 is: 16,508.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,034.42 : 30,407.39 = 11,962.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,034.42/30,407.39 = 11,962.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,034.42x = 30,407.39 × 11,962.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,034.42x = 363,756,553.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,756,553.06/22,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,508.56

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