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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,219.60, 33,329.40 and 12,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,219.60, 33,329.40 and 12,859.60 is: 19,289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,219.60 : 33,329.40 = 12,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,219.60/33,329.40 = 12,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,219.60x = 33,329.40 × 12,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,219.60x = 428,602,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,602,752.24/22,219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,289.40

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