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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,242.70, 33,337.05 and 12,864.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,242.70, 33,337.05 and 12,864.70 is: 19,281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,242.70 : 33,337.05 = 12,864.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,242.70/33,337.05 = 12,864.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,242.70x = 33,337.05 × 12,864.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,242.70x = 428,871,147.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,871,147.14/22,242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,281.43

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