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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,114.40, 33,171.60 and 12,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,114.40, 33,171.60 and 12,783.20 is: 19,174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,114.40 : 33,171.60 = 12,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,114.40/33,171.60 = 12,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,114.40x = 33,171.60 × 12,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,114.40x = 424,039,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,039,197.12/22,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,174.80

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