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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,538.91, 33,798.11 and 12,006.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,538.91, 33,798.11 and 12,006.26 is: 18,003.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,538.91 : 33,798.11 = 12,006.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,538.91/33,798.11 = 12,006.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,538.91x = 33,798.11 × 12,006.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,538.91x = 405,788,667.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,788,667.15/22,538.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,003.92

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