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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,405.95, 33,575.92 and 12,548.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,405.95, 33,575.92 and 12,548.25 is: 18,803.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,405.95 : 33,575.92 = 12,548.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,405.95/33,575.92 = 12,548.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,405.95x = 33,575.92 × 12,548.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,405.95x = 421,319,006.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,319,006.77/22,405.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,803.89

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