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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,371.72, 33,569.10 and 12,374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,371.72, 33,569.10 and 12,374.64 is: 18,568.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,371.72 : 33,569.10 = 12,374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,371.72/33,569.10 = 12,374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,371.72x = 33,569.10 × 12,374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,371.72x = 415,405,527.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,405,527.62/22,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,568.33

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