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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,320.89, 33,462.09 and 12,831.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,320.89, 33,462.09 and 12,831.20 is: 19,235.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,320.89 : 33,462.09 = 12,831.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,320.89/33,462.09 = 12,831.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,320.89x = 33,462.09 × 12,831.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,320.89x = 429,358,601.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,358,601.90/22,320.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,235.73

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