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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,367.52, 33,532.08 and 12,498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,367.52, 33,532.08 and 12,498.72 is: 18,737.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,367.52 : 33,532.08 = 12,498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,367.52/33,532.08 = 12,498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,367.52x = 33,532.08 × 12,498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,367.52x = 419,108,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,108,078.94/22,367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,737.35

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