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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,033, 33,027.63 and 12,176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,033, 33,027.63 and 12,176.92 is: 18,253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,033 : 33,027.63 = 12,176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,033/33,027.63 = 12,176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,033x = 33,027.63 × 12,176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,033x = 402,174,808.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,174,808.30/22,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,253.29

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