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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,046.40, 33,069.60 and 12,715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,046.40, 33,069.60 and 12,715.20 is: 19,072.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,046.40 : 33,069.60 = 12,715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,046.40/33,069.60 = 12,715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,046.40x = 33,069.60 × 12,715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,046.40x = 420,486,577.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,486,577.92/22,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,072.80

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