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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,332.11, 33,448.96 and 12,446.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,332.11, 33,448.96 and 12,446.87 is: 18,642.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,332.11 : 33,448.96 = 12,446.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,332.11/33,448.96 = 12,446.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,332.11x = 33,448.96 × 12,446.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,332.11x = 416,334,794.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,334,794.52/22,332.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,642.88

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