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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,385.40, 33,595.92 and 12,522.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,385.40, 33,595.92 and 12,522.84 is: 18,794.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,385.40 : 33,595.92 = 12,522.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,385.40/33,595.92 = 12,522.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,385.40x = 33,595.92 × 12,522.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,385.40x = 420,716,330.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,716,330.81/22,385.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,794.23

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