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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,466.40, 33,709.32 and 12,066

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,466.40, 33,709.32 and 12,066 is: 18,104.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,466.40 : 33,709.32 = 12,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,466.40/33,709.32 = 12,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,466.40x = 33,709.32 × 12,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,466.40x = 406,736,655.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,736,655.12/22,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,104.22

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