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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,153.40, 33,230.10 and 12,822.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,153.40, 33,230.10 and 12,822.20 is: 19,233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,153.40 : 33,230.10 = 12,822.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,153.40/33,230.10 = 12,822.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,153.40x = 33,230.10 × 12,822.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,153.40x = 426,082,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,082,988.22/22,153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,233.30

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