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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,314.78, 33,469.26 and 12,959.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,314.78, 33,469.26 and 12,959.82 is: 19,438.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,314.78 : 33,469.26 = 12,959.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,314.78/33,469.26 = 12,959.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,314.78x = 33,469.26 × 12,959.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,314.78x = 433,755,585.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,755,585.13/22,314.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,438.04

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