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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,423.38, 33,635.06 and 12,434.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,423.38, 33,635.06 and 12,434.24 is: 18,651.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,423.38 : 33,635.06 = 12,434.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,423.38/33,635.06 = 12,434.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,423.38x = 33,635.06 × 12,434.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,423.38x = 418,226,408.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,226,408.45/22,423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,651.35

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