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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,183.98, 33,276 and 12,943.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,183.98, 33,276 and 12,943.50 is: 19,415.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,183.98 : 33,276 = 12,943.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,183.98/33,276 = 12,943.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,183.98x = 33,276 × 12,943.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,183.98x = 430,707,906
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,707,906/22,183.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,415.27

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