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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,349.22, 33,537.95 and 12,494.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,349.22, 33,537.95 and 12,494.97 is: 18,750.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,349.22 : 33,537.95 = 12,494.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,349.22/33,537.95 = 12,494.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,349.22x = 33,537.95 × 12,494.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,349.22x = 419,055,679.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,055,679.11/22,349.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,750.35

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