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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,026.83, 30,398.53 and 12,466.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,026.83, 30,398.53 and 12,466.73 is: 17,204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,026.83 : 30,398.53 = 12,466.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,026.83/30,398.53 = 12,466.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,026.83x = 30,398.53 × 12,466.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,026.83x = 378,970,113.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,970,113.91/22,026.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,204.93

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