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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,405.56, 33,609.06 and 12,017.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,405.56, 33,609.06 and 12,017.34 is: 18,026.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,405.56 : 33,609.06 = 12,017.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,405.56/33,609.06 = 12,017.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,405.56x = 33,609.06 × 12,017.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,405.56x = 403,891,501.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,891,501.10/22,405.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,026.40

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