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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,048.80, 33,084.54 and 12,186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,048.80, 33,084.54 and 12,186.24 is: 18,285.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,048.80 : 33,084.54 = 12,186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,048.80/33,084.54 = 12,186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,048.80x = 33,084.54 × 12,186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,048.80x = 403,176,144.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,176,144.73/22,048.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,285.63

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