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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,035.79, 30,409.27 and 11,964.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,035.79, 30,409.27 and 11,964.16 is: 16,510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,035.79 : 30,409.27 = 11,964.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,035.79/30,409.27 = 11,964.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,035.79x = 30,409.27 × 11,964.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,035.79x = 363,821,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,821,371.76/22,035.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,510.48

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