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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,424.39, 33,636.55 and 12,435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,424.39, 33,636.55 and 12,435.24 is: 18,652.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,424.39 : 33,636.55 = 12,435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,424.39/33,636.55 = 12,435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,424.39x = 33,636.55 × 12,435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,424.39x = 418,278,572.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,278,572.02/22,424.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,652.84

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