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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,061.56, 30,444.84 and 11,989.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,061.56, 30,444.84 and 11,989.84 is: 16,545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,061.56 : 30,444.84 = 11,989.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,061.56/30,444.84 = 11,989.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,061.56x = 30,444.84 × 11,989.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,061.56x = 365,028,760.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,028,760.43/22,061.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,545.92

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