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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,391.04, 33,612.48 and 12,023.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,391.04, 33,612.48 and 12,023.04 is: 18,048.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,391.04 : 33,612.48 = 12,023.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,391.04/33,612.48 = 12,023.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,391.04x = 33,612.48 × 12,023.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,391.04x = 404,124,191.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,124,191.54/22,391.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,048.48

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