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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.72, 33,161.28 and 19,179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.72, 33,161.28 and 19,179.68 is: 28,713.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.72 : 33,161.28 = 19,179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.72/33,161.28 = 19,179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.72x = 33,161.28 × 19,179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.72x = 636,022,738.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,022,738.79/22,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,713.41

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