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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,541.41, 33,801.85 and 12,008.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,541.41, 33,801.85 and 12,008.76 is: 18,007.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,541.41 : 33,801.85 = 12,008.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,541.41/33,801.85 = 12,008.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,541.41x = 33,801.85 × 12,008.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,541.41x = 405,918,304.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,918,304.21/22,541.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,007.67

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