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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,412.46, 30,924.66 and 13,460.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,412.46, 30,924.66 and 13,460.34 is: 18,572.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,412.46 : 30,924.66 = 13,460.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,412.46/30,924.66 = 13,460.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,412.46x = 30,924.66 × 13,460.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,412.46x = 416,256,437.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,256,437.98/22,412.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.55

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