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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,059.66, 30,442.41 and 11,988.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,059.66, 30,442.41 and 11,988.12 is: 16,543.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,059.66 : 30,442.41 = 11,988.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,059.66/30,442.41 = 11,988.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,059.66x = 30,442.41 × 11,988.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,059.66x = 364,947,264.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,947,264.17/22,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,543.65

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