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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,147.60, 33,221.40 and 12,787.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,147.60, 33,221.40 and 12,787.60 is: 19,181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,147.60 : 33,221.40 = 12,787.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,147.60/33,221.40 = 12,787.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,147.60x = 33,221.40 × 12,787.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,147.60x = 424,821,974.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,821,974.64/22,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,181.40

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