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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,177.65, 33,272.85 and 12,824.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,177.65, 33,272.85 and 12,824.37 is: 19,240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,177.65 : 33,272.85 = 12,824.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,177.65/33,272.85 = 12,824.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,177.65x = 33,272.85 × 12,824.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,177.65x = 426,703,339.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,703,339.35/22,177.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,240.24

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