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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,287.35, 33,377.88 and 12,907.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,287.35, 33,377.88 and 12,907.55 is: 19,330.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,287.35 : 33,377.88 = 12,907.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,287.35/33,377.88 = 12,907.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,287.35x = 33,377.88 × 12,907.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,287.35x = 430,826,654.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,826,654.99/22,287.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,330.55

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