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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,370.54, 33,581.73 and 12,002.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,370.54, 33,581.73 and 12,002.54 is: 18,017.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,370.54 : 33,581.73 = 12,002.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,370.54/33,581.73 = 12,002.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,370.54x = 33,581.73 × 12,002.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,370.54x = 403,066,057.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,066,057.59/22,370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,017.72

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