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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,460.13, 33,659.96 and 12,441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,460.13, 33,659.96 and 12,441.24 is: 18,645.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,460.13 : 33,659.96 = 12,441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,460.13/33,659.96 = 12,441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,460.13x = 33,659.96 × 12,441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,460.13x = 418,771,578.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,771,578.54/22,460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,645.11

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