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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.10, 33,273.16 and 12,941.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.10, 33,273.16 and 12,941.62 is: 19,412.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.10 : 33,273.16 = 12,941.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.10/33,273.16 = 12,941.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.10x = 33,273.16 × 12,941.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.10x = 430,608,592.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,608,592.92/22,182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,412.44

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