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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,038.87, 30,413.68 and 11,967.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,038.87, 30,413.68 and 11,967.17 is: 16,514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,038.87 : 30,413.68 = 11,967.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,038.87/30,413.68 = 11,967.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,038.87x = 30,413.68 × 11,967.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,038.87x = 363,965,678.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,965,678.89/22,038.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,514.72

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