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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,362.82, 33,529.56 and 12,503.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,362.82, 33,529.56 and 12,503.14 is: 18,746.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,362.82 : 33,529.56 = 12,503.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,362.82/33,529.56 = 12,503.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,362.82x = 33,529.56 × 12,503.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,362.82x = 419,224,782.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,224,782.82/22,362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,746.51

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