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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,177.90, 33,273.23 and 12,824.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,177.90, 33,273.23 and 12,824.62 is: 19,240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,177.90 : 33,273.23 = 12,824.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,177.90/33,273.23 = 12,824.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,177.90x = 33,273.23 × 12,824.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,177.90x = 426,716,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,716,466.80/22,177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,240.62

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