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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,550.78, 33,793.82 and 12,669.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,550.78, 33,793.82 and 12,669.27 is: 18,985.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,550.78 : 33,793.82 = 12,669.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,550.78/33,793.82 = 12,669.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,550.78x = 33,793.82 × 12,669.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,550.78x = 428,142,966.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,142,966.57/22,550.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,985.73

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