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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,059.40, 33,089.10 and 12,728.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,059.40, 33,089.10 and 12,728.20 is: 19,092.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,059.40 : 33,089.10 = 12,728.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,059.40/33,089.10 = 12,728.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,059.40x = 33,089.10 × 12,728.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,059.40x = 421,164,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,164,682.62/22,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,092.30

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