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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,337.13, 33,478.02 and 12,483.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,337.13, 33,478.02 and 12,483.33 is: 18,709.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,337.13 : 33,478.02 = 12,483.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,337.13/33,478.02 = 12,483.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,337.13x = 33,478.02 × 12,483.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,337.13x = 417,917,031.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,917,031.50/22,337.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,709.52

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