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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,442.67, 33,673.73 and 12,042.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,442.67, 33,673.73 and 12,042.27 is: 18,068.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,442.67 : 33,673.73 = 12,042.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,442.67/33,673.73 = 12,042.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,442.67x = 33,673.73 × 12,042.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,442.67x = 405,508,148.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,508,148.57/22,442.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,068.62

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