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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,495.02, 33,709.69 and 12,653.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,495.02, 33,709.69 and 12,653.52 is: 18,961.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,495.02 : 33,709.69 = 12,653.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,495.02/33,709.69 = 12,653.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,495.02x = 33,709.69 × 12,653.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,495.02x = 426,546,236.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,546,236.61/22,495.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,961.81

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