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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,465.59, 33,698.43 and 12,476.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,465.59, 33,698.43 and 12,476.49 is: 18,714.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,465.59 : 33,698.43 = 12,476.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,465.59/33,698.43 = 12,476.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,465.59x = 33,698.43 × 12,476.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,465.59x = 420,438,124.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,438,124.91/22,465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,714.76

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