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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,311.78, 33,456.89 and 12,954.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,311.78, 33,456.89 and 12,954.15 is: 19,424.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,311.78 : 33,456.89 = 12,954.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,311.78/33,456.89 = 12,954.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,311.78x = 33,456.89 × 12,954.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,311.78x = 433,405,506.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,405,506.82/22,311.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,424.97

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