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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,536.06, 33,811.77 and 12,694.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,536.06, 33,811.77 and 12,694.62 is: 19,046.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,536.06 : 33,811.77 = 12,694.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,536.06/33,811.77 = 12,694.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,536.06x = 33,811.77 × 12,694.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,536.06x = 429,227,571.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,227,571.68/22,536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,046.26

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