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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,037.82, 30,412.51 and 11,966.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,037.82, 30,412.51 and 11,966.28 is: 16,513.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,037.82 : 30,412.51 = 11,966.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,037.82/30,412.51 = 11,966.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,037.82x = 30,412.51 × 11,966.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,037.82x = 363,924,610.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,924,610.16/22,037.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,513.64

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