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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,176.48, 33,264.72 and 12,936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,176.48, 33,264.72 and 12,936 is: 19,404

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,176.48 : 33,264.72 = 12,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,176.48/33,264.72 = 12,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,176.48x = 33,264.72 × 12,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,176.48x = 430,312,417.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,312,417.92/22,176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,404

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