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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,430.40, 33,629.40 and 12,572.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,430.40, 33,629.40 and 12,572.70 is: 18,849.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,430.40 : 33,629.40 = 12,572.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,430.40/33,629.40 = 12,572.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,430.40x = 33,629.40 × 12,572.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,430.40x = 422,812,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,812,357.38/22,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,849.97

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