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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,627.90, 33,941.82 and 12,762.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,627.90, 33,941.82 and 12,762.70 is: 19,144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,627.90 : 33,941.82 = 12,762.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,627.90/33,941.82 = 12,762.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,627.90x = 33,941.82 × 12,762.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,627.90x = 433,189,266.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,189,266.11/22,627.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,144.03

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