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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,028.92, 33,014.14 and 12,007.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,028.92, 33,014.14 and 12,007.94 is: 17,995.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,028.92 : 33,014.14 = 12,007.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,028.92/33,014.14 = 12,007.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,028.92x = 33,014.14 × 12,007.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,028.92x = 396,431,812.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,431,812.27/22,028.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.97

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