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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,955.80, 34,433.70 and 12,562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,955.80, 34,433.70 and 12,562.20 is: 18,843.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,955.80 : 34,433.70 = 12,562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,955.80/34,433.70 = 12,562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,955.80x = 34,433.70 × 12,562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,955.80x = 432,563,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,563,026.14/22,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,843.30

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