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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,036.24, 30,409.50 and 11,964.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,036.24, 30,409.50 and 11,964.70 is: 16,511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,036.24 : 30,409.50 = 11,964.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,036.24/30,409.50 = 11,964.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,036.24x = 30,409.50 × 11,964.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,036.24x = 363,840,544.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,840,544.65/22,036.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,511.01

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