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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,467.88, 33,671.58 and 12,449.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,467.88, 33,671.58 and 12,449.02 is: 18,656.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,467.88 : 33,671.58 = 12,449.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,467.88/33,671.58 = 12,449.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,467.88x = 33,671.58 × 12,449.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,467.88x = 419,178,172.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,178,172.85/22,467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,656.77

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