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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,414.56, 33,610.32 and 12,038.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,414.56, 33,610.32 and 12,038.88 is: 18,052.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,414.56 : 33,610.32 = 12,038.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,414.56/33,610.32 = 12,038.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,414.56x = 33,610.32 × 12,038.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,414.56x = 404,630,609.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,630,609.24/22,414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,052.13

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