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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,439.43, 33,668.85 and 12,039.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,439.43, 33,668.85 and 12,039.03 is: 18,063.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,439.43 : 33,668.85 = 12,039.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,439.43/33,668.85 = 12,039.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,439.43x = 33,668.85 × 12,039.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,439.43x = 405,340,295.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,340,295.22/22,439.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,063.75

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