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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,537.28, 33,826.23 and 12,016.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,537.28, 33,826.23 and 12,016.05 is: 18,034.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,537.28 : 33,826.23 = 12,016.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,537.28/33,826.23 = 12,016.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,537.28x = 33,826.23 × 12,016.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,537.28x = 406,457,670.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,457,670.99/22,537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,034.91

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