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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.52, 33,399.83 and 12,916.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.52, 33,399.83 and 12,916.19 is: 19,368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.52 : 33,399.83 = 12,916.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.52/33,399.83 = 12,916.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.52x = 33,399.83 × 12,916.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.52x = 431,398,485.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,398,485.67/22,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,368.23

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