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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,006.35, 32,995.10 and 12,518.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,006.35, 32,995.10 and 12,518.87 is: 18,770.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,006.35 : 32,995.10 = 12,518.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,006.35/32,995.10 = 12,518.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,006.35x = 32,995.10 × 12,518.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,006.35x = 413,061,349.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,061,349.04/22,006.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,770.10

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