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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.33, 33,243.84 and 12,803.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,174.33, 33,243.84 and 12,803.73 is: 19,195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,174.33 : 33,243.84 = 12,803.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,174.33/33,243.84 = 12,803.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,174.33x = 33,243.84 × 12,803.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,174.33x = 425,645,151.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,645,151.52/22,174.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,195.40

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