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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,623.87, 33,862.91 and 12,078.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,623.87, 33,862.91 and 12,078.89 is: 18,079.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,623.87 : 33,862.91 = 12,078.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,623.87/33,862.91 = 12,078.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,623.87x = 33,862.91 × 12,078.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,623.87x = 409,026,135.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,026,135.26/22,623.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,079.41

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