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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,689.16, 33,961.92 and 12,799.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,689.16, 33,961.92 and 12,799.06 is: 19,158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,689.16 : 33,961.92 = 12,799.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,689.16/33,961.92 = 12,799.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,689.16x = 33,961.92 × 12,799.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,689.16x = 434,680,651.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,680,651.80/22,689.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,158.08

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