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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,444.16, 33,605.96 and 12,555.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,444.16, 33,605.96 and 12,555.27 is: 18,799.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,444.16 : 33,605.96 = 12,555.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,444.16/33,605.96 = 12,555.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,444.16x = 33,605.96 × 12,555.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,444.16x = 421,931,838.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,931,838.63/22,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,799.19

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