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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,287.78, 33,438.15 and 12,444.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,287.78, 33,438.15 and 12,444.66 is: 18,670.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,287.78 : 33,438.15 = 12,444.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,287.78/33,438.15 = 12,444.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,287.78x = 33,438.15 × 12,444.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,287.78x = 416,126,407.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,126,407.78/22,287.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,670.61

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