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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,164.48, 33,246.73 and 12,924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,164.48, 33,246.73 and 12,924 is: 19,386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,164.48 : 33,246.73 = 12,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,164.48/33,246.73 = 12,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,164.48x = 33,246.73 × 12,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,164.48x = 429,680,738.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,680,738.52/22,164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,386.01

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