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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.97, 30,396.30 and 12,597.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.97, 30,396.30 and 12,597.14 is: 17,382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.97 : 30,396.30 = 12,597.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.97/30,396.30 = 12,597.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.97x = 30,396.30 × 12,597.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.97x = 382,906,294.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,906,294.60/22,027.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,382.74

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