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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,580.97, 33,839.19 and 12,699.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,580.97, 33,839.19 and 12,699.51 is: 19,031.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,580.97 : 33,839.19 = 12,699.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,580.97/33,839.19 = 12,699.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,580.97x = 33,839.19 × 12,699.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,580.97x = 429,741,131.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,741,131.80/22,580.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,031.12

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