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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,314.12, 33,477.26 and 12,460.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,314.12, 33,477.26 and 12,460.48 is: 18,694.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,314.12 : 33,477.26 = 12,460.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,314.12/33,477.26 = 12,460.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,314.12x = 33,477.26 × 12,460.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,314.12x = 417,142,728.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,142,728.68/22,314.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,694.12

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