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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,036.99, 30,411.37 and 11,965.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,036.99, 30,411.37 and 11,965.62 is: 16,512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,036.99 : 30,411.37 = 11,965.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,036.99/30,411.37 = 11,965.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,036.99x = 30,411.37 × 11,965.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,036.99x = 363,891,059.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,891,059.75/22,036.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,512.74

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