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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,463.74, 30,997.46 and 13,030.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,463.74, 30,997.46 and 13,030.48 is: 17,980.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,463.74 : 30,997.46 = 13,030.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,463.74/30,997.46 = 13,030.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,463.74x = 30,997.46 × 13,030.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,463.74x = 403,911,782.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,911,782.58/22,463.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,980.61

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