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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,050.63, 33,079.59 and 12,199.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,050.63, 33,079.59 and 12,199.41 is: 18,301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,050.63 : 33,079.59 = 12,199.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,050.63/33,079.59 = 12,199.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,050.63x = 33,079.59 × 12,199.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,050.63x = 403,551,481.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,551,481.04/22,050.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,301.13

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