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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,463.46, 30,999.60 and 12,254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,463.46, 30,999.60 and 12,254.58 is: 16,911.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,463.46 : 30,999.60 = 12,254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,463.46/30,999.60 = 12,254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,463.46x = 30,999.60 × 12,254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,463.46x = 379,887,078.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,887,078.17/22,463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,911.33

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