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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.80, 32,974.20 and 12,136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.80, 32,974.20 and 12,136.80 is: 18,168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.80 : 32,974.20 = 12,136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.80/32,974.20 = 12,136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.80x = 32,974.20 × 12,136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.80x = 400,201,270.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,201,270.56/22,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,168.01

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