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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.02, 33,399.08 and 12,915.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.02, 33,399.08 and 12,915.69 is: 19,367.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.02 : 33,399.08 = 12,915.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.02/33,399.08 = 12,915.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.02x = 33,399.08 × 12,915.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.02x = 431,372,098.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,372,098.99/22,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,367.48

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