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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,592.59, 33,856.42 and 12,710.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,592.59, 33,856.42 and 12,710.99 is: 19,048.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,592.59 : 33,856.42 = 12,710.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,592.59/33,856.42 = 12,710.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,592.59x = 33,856.42 × 12,710.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,592.59x = 430,348,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,348,700.66/22,592.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,048.22

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