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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,439.42, 33,668.84 and 12,039.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,439.42, 33,668.84 and 12,039.02 is: 18,063.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,439.42 : 33,668.84 = 12,039.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,439.42/33,668.84 = 12,039.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,439.42x = 33,668.84 × 12,039.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,439.42x = 405,339,699.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,339,699.89/22,439.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,063.74

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