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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,491.17, 33,703.95 and 12,633.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,491.17, 33,703.95 and 12,633.27 is: 18,931.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,491.17 : 33,703.95 = 12,633.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,491.17/33,703.95 = 12,633.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,491.17x = 33,703.95 × 12,633.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,491.17x = 425,790,950.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,790,950.34/22,491.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,931.47

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