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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,279.20, 33,391.80 and 12,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,279.20, 33,391.80 and 12,901.20 is: 19,336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,279.20 : 33,391.80 = 12,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,279.20/33,391.80 = 12,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,279.20x = 33,391.80 × 12,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,279.20x = 430,794,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,794,290.16/22,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,336.17

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