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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.64, 33,400.01 and 12,916.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.64, 33,400.01 and 12,916.32 is: 19,368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.64 : 33,400.01 = 12,916.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.64/33,400.01 = 12,916.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.64x = 33,400.01 × 12,916.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.64x = 431,405,124.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,405,124.20/22,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,368.42

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