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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,460.23, 30,992.64 and 13,026.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,460.23, 30,992.64 and 13,026.97 is: 17,975.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,460.23 : 30,992.64 = 13,026.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,460.23/30,992.64 = 13,026.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,460.23x = 30,992.64 × 13,026.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,460.23x = 403,740,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,740,191.50/22,460.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,975.78

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