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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,026.77, 30,398.44 and 12,466.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,026.77, 30,398.44 and 12,466.66 is: 17,204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,026.77 : 30,398.44 = 12,466.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,026.77/30,398.44 = 12,466.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,026.77x = 30,398.44 × 12,466.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,026.77x = 378,967,016.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,967,016.01/22,026.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,204.84

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