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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,426.56, 33,628.32 and 12,050.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,426.56, 33,628.32 and 12,050.88 is: 18,070.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,426.56 : 33,628.32 = 12,050.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,426.56/33,628.32 = 12,050.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,426.56x = 33,628.32 × 12,050.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,426.56x = 405,250,848.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,250,848.92/22,426.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,070.13

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