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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,659.83, 33,997.25 and 12,127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,659.83, 33,997.25 and 12,127.51 is: 18,195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,659.83 : 33,997.25 = 12,127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,659.83/33,997.25 = 12,127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,659.83x = 33,997.25 × 12,127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,659.83x = 412,301,843.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,301,843.72/22,659.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,195.27

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