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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,439.63, 33,588.37 and 12,548.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,439.63, 33,588.37 and 12,548.93 is: 18,783.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,439.63 : 33,588.37 = 12,548.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,439.63/33,588.37 = 12,548.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,439.63x = 33,588.37 × 12,548.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,439.63x = 421,497,951.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,497,951.69/22,439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,783.64

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