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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,338.53, 33,514.71 and 12,470.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,338.53, 33,514.71 and 12,470.91 is: 18,710.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,338.53 : 33,514.71 = 12,470.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,338.53/33,514.71 = 12,470.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,338.53x = 33,514.71 × 12,470.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,338.53x = 417,959,018.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,959,018.31/22,338.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,710.23

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