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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,657.59, 33,957.54 and 12,802.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,657.59, 33,957.54 and 12,802.37 is: 19,187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,657.59 : 33,957.54 = 12,802.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,657.59/33,957.54 = 12,802.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,657.59x = 33,957.54 × 12,802.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,657.59x = 434,736,821.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,736,821.58/22,657.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,187.25

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