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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,424.04, 33,645.78 and 12,023.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,424.04, 33,645.78 and 12,023.64 is: 18,040.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,424.04 : 33,645.78 = 12,023.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,424.04/33,645.78 = 12,023.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,424.04x = 33,645.78 × 12,023.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,424.04x = 404,544,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,544,746.24/22,424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,040.67

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