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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,270.40, 33,429.90 and 12,404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,270.40, 33,429.90 and 12,404.60 is: 18,620.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,270.40 : 33,429.90 = 12,404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,270.40/33,429.90 = 12,404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,270.40x = 33,429.90 × 12,404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,270.40x = 414,684,537.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,684,537.54/22,270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,620.44

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