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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,565.10, 33,832.71 and 12,028.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,565.10, 33,832.71 and 12,028.44 is: 18,034.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,565.10 : 33,832.71 = 12,028.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,565.10/33,832.71 = 12,028.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,565.10x = 33,832.71 × 12,028.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,565.10x = 406,954,722.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,954,722.27/22,565.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,034.70

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