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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,429.44, 33,633.21 and 12,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,429.44, 33,633.21 and 12,811.20 is: 19,210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,429.44 : 33,633.21 = 12,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,429.44/33,633.21 = 12,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,429.44x = 33,633.21 × 12,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,429.44x = 430,881,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,881,779.95/22,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,210.55

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