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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,549.54, 33,791.94 and 12,668.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,549.54, 33,791.94 and 12,668.02 is: 18,983.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,549.54 : 33,791.94 = 12,668.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,549.54/33,791.94 = 12,668.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,549.54x = 33,791.94 × 12,668.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,549.54x = 428,076,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,076,802.80/22,549.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,983.84

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