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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,049.93, 30,428.78 and 11,978.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,049.93, 30,428.78 and 11,978.28 is: 16,529.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,049.93 : 30,428.78 = 11,978.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,049.93/30,428.78 = 11,978.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,049.93x = 30,428.78 × 11,978.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,049.93x = 364,484,501.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,484,501.11/22,049.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,529.97

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