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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,433.06, 33,617.86 and 12,442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,433.06, 33,617.86 and 12,442.22 is: 18,645.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,433.06 : 33,617.86 = 12,442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,433.06/33,617.86 = 12,442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,433.06x = 33,617.86 × 12,442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,433.06x = 418,280,810.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,280,810.05/22,433.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,645.73

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