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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,423.39, 33,635.05 and 12,434.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,423.39, 33,635.05 and 12,434.24 is: 18,651.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,423.39 : 33,635.05 = 12,434.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,423.39/33,635.05 = 12,434.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,423.39x = 33,635.05 × 12,434.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,423.39x = 418,226,284.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,226,284.11/22,423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,651.34

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