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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,046.08, 33,062.64 and 12,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,046.08, 33,062.64 and 12,183.52 is: 18,271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,046.08 : 33,062.64 = 12,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,046.08/33,062.64 = 12,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,046.08x = 33,062.64 × 12,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,046.08x = 402,819,335.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,819,335.69/22,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,271.70

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