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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,222.74, 33,340.58 and 12,982.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,222.74, 33,340.58 and 12,982.26 is: 19,477.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,222.74 : 33,340.58 = 12,982.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,222.74/33,340.58 = 12,982.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,222.74x = 33,340.58 × 12,982.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,222.74x = 432,836,078.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,836,078.11/22,222.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,477.17

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