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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,297.84, 33,424.92 and 12,441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,297.84, 33,424.92 and 12,441.84 is: 18,650.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,297.84 : 33,424.92 = 12,441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,297.84/33,424.92 = 12,441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,297.84x = 33,424.92 × 12,441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,297.84x = 415,867,506.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,867,506.65/22,297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,650.57

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