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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,640.01, 33,959.88 and 12,317.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,640.01, 33,959.88 and 12,317.37 is: 18,475.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,640.01 : 33,959.88 = 12,317.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,640.01/33,959.88 = 12,317.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,640.01x = 33,959.88 × 12,317.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,640.01x = 418,296,407.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,296,407.12/22,640.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,475.98

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