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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,159.91, 33,187.02 and 12,780.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,159.91, 33,187.02 and 12,780.32 is: 19,139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,159.91 : 33,187.02 = 12,780.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,159.91/33,187.02 = 12,780.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,159.91x = 33,187.02 × 12,780.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,159.91x = 424,140,521.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,140,521.59/22,159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,139.99

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