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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,637.24, 33,947.22 and 12,243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,637.24, 33,947.22 and 12,243.32 is: 18,360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,637.24 : 33,947.22 = 12,243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,637.24/33,947.22 = 12,243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,637.24x = 33,947.22 × 12,243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,637.24x = 415,626,677.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,626,677.57/22,637.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,360.31

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