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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,321.89, 33,463.59 and 12,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,321.89, 33,463.59 and 12,832.20 is: 19,237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,321.89 : 33,463.59 = 12,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,321.89/33,463.59 = 12,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,321.89x = 33,463.59 × 12,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,321.89x = 429,411,479.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,411,479.60/22,321.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,237.24

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