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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,668.48, 33,999.36 and 12,125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,668.48, 33,999.36 and 12,125.52 is: 18,186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,668.48 : 33,999.36 = 12,125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,668.48/33,999.36 = 12,125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,668.48x = 33,999.36 × 12,125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,668.48x = 412,259,919.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,259,919.67/22,668.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,186.48

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