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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,532.81, 33,766.34 and 12,674.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,532.81, 33,766.34 and 12,674.84 is: 18,993.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,532.81 : 33,766.34 = 12,674.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,532.81/33,766.34 = 12,674.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,532.81x = 33,766.34 × 12,674.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,532.81x = 427,982,724.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,982,724.68/22,532.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,993.76

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