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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,592.07, 33,877.58 and 12,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,592.07, 33,877.58 and 12,059.24 is: 18,083.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,592.07 : 33,877.58 = 12,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,592.07/33,877.58 = 12,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,592.07x = 33,877.58 × 12,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,592.07x = 408,537,638.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,537,638.16/22,592.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,083.23

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