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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.91, 33,237.27 and 12,799.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.91, 33,237.27 and 12,799.35 is: 19,188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.91 : 33,237.27 = 12,799.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.91/33,237.27 = 12,799.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.91x = 33,237.27 × 12,799.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.91x = 425,415,451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,415,451.77/22,169.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,188.87

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