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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,606.86, 33,849.54 and 12,731.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,606.86, 33,849.54 and 12,731.34 is: 19,062.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,606.86 : 33,849.54 = 12,731.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,606.86/33,849.54 = 12,731.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,606.86x = 33,849.54 × 12,731.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,606.86x = 430,950,002.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,950,002.58/22,606.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,062.80

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