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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,581.62, 33,933.72 and 12,058.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,581.62, 33,933.72 and 12,058.96 is: 18,121.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,581.62 : 33,933.72 = 12,058.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,581.62/33,933.72 = 12,058.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,581.62x = 33,933.72 × 12,058.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,581.62x = 409,205,372.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,205,372.13/22,581.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,121.17

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