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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,580.83, 33,838.44 and 12,669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,580.83, 33,838.44 and 12,669.60 is: 18,985.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,580.83 : 33,838.44 = 12,669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,580.83/33,838.44 = 12,669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,580.83x = 33,838.44 × 12,669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,580.83x = 428,719,499.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,719,499.42/22,580.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,985.99

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