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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,591.41, 33,877.24 and 12,059.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,591.41, 33,877.24 and 12,059.03 is: 18,083.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,591.41 : 33,877.24 = 12,059.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,591.41/33,877.24 = 12,059.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,591.41x = 33,877.24 × 12,059.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,591.41x = 408,526,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,526,517.46/22,591.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,083.27

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