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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,173.48, 33,260.22 and 12,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,173.48, 33,260.22 and 12,933 is: 19,399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,173.48 : 33,260.22 = 12,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,173.48/33,260.22 = 12,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,173.48x = 33,260.22 × 12,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,173.48x = 430,154,425.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,154,425.26/22,173.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,399.50

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