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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,057.57, 30,439.48 and 11,986.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,057.57, 30,439.48 and 11,986.13 is: 16,540.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,057.57 : 30,439.48 = 11,986.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,057.57/30,439.48 = 11,986.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,057.57x = 30,439.48 × 11,986.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,057.57x = 364,851,461.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,851,461.80/22,057.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,540.88

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