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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,569.84, 33,841.80 and 12,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,569.84, 33,841.80 and 12,026.88 is: 18,033.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,569.84 : 33,841.80 = 12,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,569.84/33,841.80 = 12,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,569.84x = 33,841.80 × 12,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,569.84x = 407,011,267.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,011,267.58/22,569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,033.41

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