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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,015.65, 32,967.09 and 12,143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,015.65, 32,967.09 and 12,143.96 is: 18,184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,015.65 : 32,967.09 = 12,143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,015.65/32,967.09 = 12,143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,015.65x = 32,967.09 × 12,143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,015.65x = 400,350,857.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,350,857.44/22,015.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,184.83

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