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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,312.06, 33,422.52 and 12,456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,312.06, 33,422.52 and 12,456.60 is: 18,659.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,312.06 : 33,422.52 = 12,456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,312.06/33,422.52 = 12,456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,312.06x = 33,422.52 × 12,456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,312.06x = 416,330,962.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,330,962.63/22,312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,659.46

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