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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,327.48, 33,469.32 and 12,475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,327.48, 33,469.32 and 12,475.08 is: 18,700.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,327.48 : 33,469.32 = 12,475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,327.48/33,469.32 = 12,475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,327.48x = 33,469.32 × 12,475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,327.48x = 417,532,444.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,532,444.55/22,327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,700.38

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