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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,348.87, 33,537.14 and 12,993.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,348.87, 33,537.14 and 12,993.29 is: 19,497.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,348.87 : 33,537.14 = 12,993.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,348.87/33,537.14 = 12,993.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,348.87x = 33,537.14 × 12,993.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,348.87x = 435,757,618.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,757,618.10/22,348.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,497.98

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