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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,466.44, 30,993.68 and 13,029.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,466.44, 30,993.68 and 13,029.54 is: 17,974.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,466.44 : 30,993.68 = 13,029.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,466.44/30,993.68 = 13,029.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,466.44x = 30,993.68 × 13,029.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,466.44x = 403,833,393.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,833,393.31/22,466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,974.96

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