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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,665.42, 33,946.83 and 12,116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,665.42, 33,946.83 and 12,116.79 is: 18,147.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,665.42 : 33,946.83 = 12,116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,665.42/33,946.83 = 12,116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,665.42x = 33,946.83 × 12,116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,665.42x = 411,326,610.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,326,610.28/22,665.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,147.76

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