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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,308.69, 33,452.44 and 12,951.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,308.69, 33,452.44 and 12,951.59 is: 19,421.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,308.69 : 33,452.44 = 12,951.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,308.69/33,452.44 = 12,951.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,308.69x = 33,452.44 × 12,951.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,308.69x = 433,262,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,262,087.74/22,308.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,421.22

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