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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,173.33, 33,242.34 and 12,802.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,173.33, 33,242.34 and 12,802.73 is: 19,193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,173.33 : 33,242.34 = 12,802.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,173.33/33,242.34 = 12,802.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,173.33x = 33,242.34 × 12,802.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,173.33x = 425,592,513.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,592,513.37/22,173.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,193.89

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