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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,314.06, 33,425.52 and 12,458.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,314.06, 33,425.52 and 12,458.58 is: 18,662.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,314.06 : 33,425.52 = 12,458.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,314.06/33,425.52 = 12,458.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,314.06x = 33,425.52 × 12,458.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,314.06x = 416,434,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,434,514.96/22,314.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,662.43

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