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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.34, 33,008.21 and 12,169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.34, 33,008.21 and 12,169.44 is: 18,236.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.34 : 33,008.21 = 12,169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.34/33,008.21 = 12,169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.34x = 33,008.21 × 12,169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.34x = 401,691,415.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,691,415.89/22,027.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,236.04

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