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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,346.73, 33,534.21 and 12,492.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,346.73, 33,534.21 and 12,492.47 is: 18,746.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,346.73 : 33,534.21 = 12,492.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,346.73/33,534.21 = 12,492.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,346.73x = 33,534.21 × 12,492.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,346.73x = 418,924,944.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,924,944.73/22,346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,746.59

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