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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,056.44, 30,437.76 and 11,984.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,056.44, 30,437.76 and 11,984.82 is: 16,538.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,056.44 : 30,437.76 = 11,984.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,056.44/30,437.76 = 11,984.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,056.44x = 30,437.76 × 11,984.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,056.44x = 364,791,074.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,791,074.80/22,056.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,538.98

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