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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,451.41, 33,616.83 and 12,562.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,451.41, 33,616.83 and 12,562.52 is: 18,810.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,451.41 : 33,616.83 = 12,562.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,451.41/33,616.83 = 12,562.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,451.41x = 33,616.83 × 12,562.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,451.41x = 422,312,099.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,312,099.21/22,451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,810.05

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