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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,315.78, 33,470.76 and 12,960.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,315.78, 33,470.76 and 12,960.82 is: 19,439.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,315.78 : 33,470.76 = 12,960.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,315.78/33,470.76 = 12,960.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,315.78x = 33,470.76 × 12,960.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,315.78x = 433,808,495.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,808,495.62/22,315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.54

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