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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,585.06, 33,877.59 and 12,217.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,585.06, 33,877.59 and 12,217.06 is: 18,325.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,585.06 : 33,877.59 = 12,217.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,585.06/33,877.59 = 12,217.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,585.06x = 33,877.59 × 12,217.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,585.06x = 413,884,549.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,884,549.69/22,585.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,325.59

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