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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,168, 33,251.96 and 12,927.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,168, 33,251.96 and 12,927.52 is: 19,391.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,168 : 33,251.96 = 12,927.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,168/33,251.96 = 12,927.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,168x = 33,251.96 × 12,927.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,168x = 429,865,377.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,865,377.94/22,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,391.26

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