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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,034.88, 33,061.77 and 12,181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,034.88, 33,061.77 and 12,181.23 is: 18,277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,034.88 : 33,061.77 = 12,181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,034.88/33,061.77 = 12,181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,034.88x = 33,061.77 × 12,181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,034.88x = 402,733,024.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,733,024.58/22,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,277.07

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