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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,026.94, 30,397.15 and 12,466.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,026.94, 30,397.15 and 12,466.65 is: 17,203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,026.94 : 30,397.15 = 12,466.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,026.94/30,397.15 = 12,466.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,026.94x = 30,397.15 × 12,466.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,026.94x = 378,950,630.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,950,630.05/22,026.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,203.96

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