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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,340.58, 33,510.87 and 12,465.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,340.58, 33,510.87 and 12,465.06 is: 18,697.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,340.58 : 33,510.87 = 12,465.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,340.58/33,510.87 = 12,465.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,340.58x = 33,510.87 × 12,465.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,340.58x = 417,715,005.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,715,005.20/22,340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,697.59

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