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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,257.20, 33,358.80 and 12,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,257.20, 33,358.80 and 12,879.20 is: 19,303.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,257.20 : 33,358.80 = 12,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,257.20/33,358.80 = 12,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,257.20x = 33,358.80 × 12,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,257.20x = 429,634,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,634,656.96/22,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,303.18

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