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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,277.20, 33,388.80 and 12,899.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,277.20, 33,388.80 and 12,899.20 is: 19,333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,277.20 : 33,388.80 = 12,899.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,277.20/33,388.80 = 12,899.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,277.20x = 33,388.80 × 12,899.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,277.20x = 430,688,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,688,808.96/22,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,333.17

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