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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,494.96, 33,739.29 and 12,366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,494.96, 33,739.29 and 12,366.51 is: 18,548.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,494.96 : 33,739.29 = 12,366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,494.96/33,739.29 = 12,366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,494.96x = 33,739.29 × 12,366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,494.96x = 417,237,267.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,237,267.18/22,494.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.03

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