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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,352.05, 33,541.90 and 12,996.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,352.05, 33,541.90 and 12,996.45 is: 19,502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,352.05 : 33,541.90 = 12,996.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,352.05/33,541.90 = 12,996.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,352.05x = 33,541.90 × 12,996.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,352.05x = 435,925,593.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,925,593.76/22,352.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,502.71

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