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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,346.23, 33,533.46 and 12,491.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,346.23, 33,533.46 and 12,491.97 is: 18,745.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,346.23 : 33,533.46 = 12,491.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,346.23/33,533.46 = 12,491.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,346.23x = 33,533.46 × 12,491.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,346.23x = 418,898,746.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,898,746.19/22,346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,745.84

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