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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,368.52, 33,533.58 and 12,499.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,368.52, 33,533.58 and 12,499.72 is: 18,738.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,368.52 : 33,533.58 = 12,499.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,368.52/33,533.58 = 12,499.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,368.52x = 33,533.58 × 12,499.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,368.52x = 419,160,360.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,160,360.60/22,368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,738.85

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