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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,348.62, 33,536.77 and 12,993.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,348.62, 33,536.77 and 12,993.04 is: 19,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,348.62 : 33,536.77 = 12,993.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,348.62/33,536.77 = 12,993.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,348.62x = 33,536.77 × 12,993.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,348.62x = 435,744,361.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,744,361.43/22,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,497.60

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