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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,442.61, 33,603.71 and 12,553.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,442.61, 33,603.71 and 12,553.73 is: 18,796.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,442.61 : 33,603.71 = 12,553.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,442.61/33,603.71 = 12,553.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,442.61x = 33,603.71 × 12,553.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,442.61x = 421,851,671.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,851,671.55/22,442.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,796.91

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