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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,036.87, 30,410.92 and 11,965.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,036.87, 30,410.92 and 11,965.17 is: 16,511.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,036.87 : 30,410.92 = 11,965.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,036.87/30,410.92 = 11,965.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,036.87x = 30,410.92 × 11,965.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,036.87x = 363,871,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,871,751.94/22,036.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,511.95

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