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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,999.16, 51,006.12 and 13,222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,999.16, 51,006.12 and 13,222.84 is: 19,837.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,999.16 : 51,006.12 = 13,222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,999.16/51,006.12 = 13,222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,999.16x = 51,006.12 × 13,222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,999.16x = 674,445,763.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,445,763.78/33,999.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,837.13

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