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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,117.72, 33,142.02 and 12,763.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,117.72, 33,142.02 and 12,763.48 is: 19,125.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,117.72 : 33,142.02 = 12,763.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,117.72/33,142.02 = 12,763.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,117.72x = 33,142.02 × 12,763.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,117.72x = 423,007,509.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,007,509.43/22,117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,125.28

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