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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,456.67, 33,694.72 and 12,056.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,456.67, 33,694.72 and 12,056.27 is: 18,089.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,456.67 : 33,694.72 = 12,056.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,456.67/33,694.72 = 12,056.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,456.67x = 33,694.72 × 12,056.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,456.67x = 406,232,443.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,232,443.28/22,456.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,089.62

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