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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,006.60, 33,034.20 and 12,165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,006.60, 33,034.20 and 12,165.10 is: 18,261.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,006.60 : 33,034.20 = 12,165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,006.60/33,034.20 = 12,165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,006.60x = 33,034.20 × 12,165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,006.60x = 401,864,346.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,864,346.42/22,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,261.08

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