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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,004.61, 30,366.95 and 12,446.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,004.61, 30,366.95 and 12,446.21 is: 17,176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,004.61 : 30,366.95 = 12,446.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,004.61/30,366.95 = 12,446.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,004.61x = 30,366.95 × 12,446.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,004.61x = 377,953,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,953,222.69/22,004.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,176.09

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