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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,440.93, 33,671.10 and 12,040.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,440.93, 33,671.10 and 12,040.53 is: 18,066.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,440.93 : 33,671.10 = 12,040.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,440.93/33,671.10 = 12,040.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,440.93x = 33,671.10 × 12,040.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,440.93x = 405,417,889.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,417,889.68/22,440.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,066.00

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