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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,093.48, 33,140.22 and 12,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,093.48, 33,140.22 and 12,853 is: 19,279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,093.48 : 33,140.22 = 12,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,093.48/33,140.22 = 12,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,093.48x = 33,140.22 × 12,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,093.48x = 425,951,247.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,951,247.66/22,093.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,279.50

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