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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,032.97, 33,016.64 and 12,175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,032.97, 33,016.64 and 12,175.07 is: 18,244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,032.97 : 33,016.64 = 12,175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,032.97/33,016.64 = 12,175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,032.97x = 33,016.64 × 12,175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,032.97x = 401,979,677.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,979,677.21/22,032.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,244.46

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