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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,079.48, 33,119.22 and 12,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,079.48, 33,119.22 and 12,839 is: 19,258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,079.48 : 33,119.22 = 12,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,079.48/33,119.22 = 12,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,079.48x = 33,119.22 × 12,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,079.48x = 425,217,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,217,665.58/22,079.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,258.50

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