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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,512.26, 33,773.25 and 12,657.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,512.26, 33,773.25 and 12,657.26 is: 18,988.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,512.26 : 33,773.25 = 12,657.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,512.26/33,773.25 = 12,657.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,512.26x = 33,773.25 × 12,657.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,512.26x = 427,476,637.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,476,637.43/22,512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,988.62

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