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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,222.31, 18,333.51 and 8,911.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,222.31, 18,333.51 and 8,911.66 is: 13,367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,222.31 : 18,333.51 = 8,911.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,222.31/18,333.51 = 8,911.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,222.31x = 18,333.51 × 8,911.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,222.31x = 163,382,007.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,382,007.73/12,222.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,367.52

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