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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,024.67, 30,394.20 and 12,464.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,024.67, 30,394.20 and 12,464.58 is: 17,201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,024.67 : 30,394.20 = 12,464.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,024.67/30,394.20 = 12,464.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,024.67x = 30,394.20 × 12,464.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,024.67x = 378,850,937.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,850,937.44/22,024.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,201.21

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