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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,437.54, 33,663.87 and 12,584.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,437.54, 33,663.87 and 12,584.70 is: 18,881.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,437.54 : 33,663.87 = 12,584.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,437.54/33,663.87 = 12,584.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,437.54x = 33,663.87 × 12,584.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,437.54x = 423,649,704.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,649,704.79/22,437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,881.29

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