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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,481.92, 33,733.68 and 12,092.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,481.92, 33,733.68 and 12,092.32 is: 18,144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,481.92 : 33,733.68 = 12,092.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,481.92/33,733.68 = 12,092.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,481.92x = 33,733.68 × 12,092.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,481.92x = 407,918,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,918,453.34/22,481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.29

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