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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,315.53, 33,429.50 and 12,935.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,315.53, 33,429.50 and 12,935.84 is: 19,378.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,315.53 : 33,429.50 = 12,935.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,315.53/33,429.50 = 12,935.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,315.53x = 33,429.50 × 12,935.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,315.53x = 432,438,431.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,438,431.45/22,315.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,378.36

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