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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,058.92, 30,441.44 and 11,987.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,058.92, 30,441.44 and 11,987.44 is: 16,542.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,058.92 : 30,441.44 = 11,987.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,058.92/30,441.44 = 11,987.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,058.92x = 30,441.44 × 11,987.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,058.92x = 364,914,935.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,914,935.51/22,058.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,542.74

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