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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,466.46, 30,993.66 and 13,029.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,466.46, 30,993.66 and 13,029.54 is: 17,974.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,466.46 : 30,993.66 = 13,029.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,466.46/30,993.66 = 13,029.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,466.46x = 30,993.66 × 13,029.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,466.46x = 403,833,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,833,132.72/22,466.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,974.93

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