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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,356.48, 33,548.85 and 12,502.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,356.48, 33,548.85 and 12,502.23 is: 18,761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,356.48 : 33,548.85 = 12,502.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,356.48/33,548.85 = 12,502.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,356.48x = 33,548.85 × 12,502.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,356.48x = 419,435,438.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,435,438.94/22,356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,761.25

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