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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,412.53, 33,619.46 and 12,544.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,412.53, 33,619.46 and 12,544.10 is: 18,816.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,412.53 : 33,619.46 = 12,544.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,412.53/33,619.46 = 12,544.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,412.53x = 33,619.46 × 12,544.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,412.53x = 421,725,763.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,725,763.44/22,412.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,816.52

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