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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,316.23, 33,442.88 and 12,325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,316.23, 33,442.88 and 12,325.48 is: 18,470.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,316.23 : 33,442.88 = 12,325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,316.23/33,442.88 = 12,325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,316.23x = 33,442.88 × 12,325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,316.23x = 412,199,548.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,199,548.58/22,316.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,470.84

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