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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,166.91, 33,232.77 and 12,796.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,166.91, 33,232.77 and 12,796.34 is: 19,184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,166.91 : 33,232.77 = 12,796.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,166.91/33,232.77 = 12,796.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,166.91x = 33,232.77 × 12,796.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,166.91x = 425,257,657.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,257,657.90/22,166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,184.35

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