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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,212.98, 33,266.61 and 12,833.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,212.98, 33,266.61 and 12,833.58 is: 19,219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,212.98 : 33,266.61 = 12,833.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,212.98/33,266.61 = 12,833.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,212.98x = 33,266.61 × 12,833.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,212.98x = 426,929,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,929,700.76/22,212.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,219.83

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