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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,429.97, 33,601.85 and 12,539.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,429.97, 33,601.85 and 12,539.26 is: 18,784.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,429.97 : 33,601.85 = 12,539.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,429.97/33,601.85 = 12,539.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,429.97x = 33,601.85 × 12,539.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,429.97x = 421,342,333.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,342,333.63/22,429.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,784.79

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