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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,008.89, 32,956.98 and 12,137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,008.89, 32,956.98 and 12,137.22 is: 18,174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,008.89 : 32,956.98 = 12,137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,008.89/32,956.98 = 12,137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,008.89x = 32,956.98 × 12,137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,008.89x = 400,006,116.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,006,116.80/22,008.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,174.76

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