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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,457.17, 33,695.47 and 12,056.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,457.17, 33,695.47 and 12,056.77 is: 18,090.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,457.17 : 33,695.47 = 12,056.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,457.17/33,695.47 = 12,056.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,457.17x = 33,695.47 × 12,056.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,457.17x = 406,258,363.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,258,363.35/22,457.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,090.37

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