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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,326.89, 33,471.09 and 12,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,326.89, 33,471.09 and 12,837.20 is: 19,244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,326.89 : 33,471.09 = 12,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,326.89/33,471.09 = 12,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,326.89x = 33,471.09 × 12,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,326.89x = 429,674,909.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,674,909.19/22,326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,244.73

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