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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,004.58, 30,361.04 and 12,444.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,004.58, 30,361.04 and 12,444.66 is: 17,170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,004.58 : 30,361.04 = 12,444.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,004.58/30,361.04 = 12,444.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,004.58x = 30,361.04 × 12,444.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,004.58x = 377,832,757.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,832,757.82/22,004.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,170.64

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