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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,124.72, 33,152.52 and 12,770.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,124.72, 33,152.52 and 12,770.48 is: 19,135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,124.72 : 33,152.52 = 12,770.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,124.72/33,152.52 = 12,770.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,124.72x = 33,152.52 × 12,770.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,124.72x = 423,373,593.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,373,593.61/22,124.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,135.77

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