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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,535.91, 33,793.61 and 12,003.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,535.91, 33,793.61 and 12,003.26 is: 17,999.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,535.91 : 33,793.61 = 12,003.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,535.91/33,793.61 = 12,003.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,535.91x = 33,793.61 × 12,003.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,535.91x = 405,633,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,633,258.18/22,535.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,999.42

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