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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,315.06, 33,427.02 and 12,459.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,315.06, 33,427.02 and 12,459.58 is: 18,663.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,315.06 : 33,427.02 = 12,459.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,315.06/33,427.02 = 12,459.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,315.06x = 33,427.02 × 12,459.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,315.06x = 416,486,629.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,486,629.85/22,315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,663.93

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