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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,550.41, 33,788.68 and 12,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,550.41, 33,788.68 and 12,009.24 is: 17,994.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,550.41 : 33,788.68 = 12,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,550.41/33,788.68 = 12,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,550.41x = 33,788.68 × 12,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,550.41x = 405,776,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,776,337.38/22,550.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,994.19

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