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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,032, 33,026.13 and 12,175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,032, 33,026.13 and 12,175.92 is: 18,251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,032 : 33,026.13 = 12,175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,032/33,026.13 = 12,175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,032x = 33,026.13 × 12,175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,032x = 402,123,516.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,123,516.79/22,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,251.79

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