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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,348.23, 33,536.46 and 12,493.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,348.23, 33,536.46 and 12,493.97 is: 18,748.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,348.23 : 33,536.46 = 12,493.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,348.23/33,536.46 = 12,493.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,348.23x = 33,536.46 × 12,493.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,348.23x = 419,003,525.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,003,525.15/22,348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,748.85

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