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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,298.84, 33,426.42 and 12,442.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,298.84, 33,426.42 and 12,442.84 is: 18,652.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,298.84 : 33,426.42 = 12,442.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,298.84/33,426.42 = 12,442.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,298.84x = 33,426.42 × 12,442.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,298.84x = 415,919,595.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,919,595.83/22,298.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,652.07

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