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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,497.84, 33,744.33 and 12,606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,497.84, 33,744.33 and 12,606.12 is: 18,907.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,497.84 : 33,744.33 = 12,606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,497.84/33,744.33 = 12,606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,497.84x = 33,744.33 × 12,606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,497.84x = 425,385,073.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,385,073.30/22,497.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,907.82

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