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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,534.17, 33,821.31 and 12,012.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,534.17, 33,821.31 and 12,012.89 is: 18,030.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,534.17 : 33,821.31 = 12,012.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,534.17/33,821.31 = 12,012.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,534.17x = 33,821.31 × 12,012.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,534.17x = 406,291,507.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,291,507.58/22,534.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,030.02

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