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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,054.68, 33,086.88 and 12,208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,054.68, 33,086.88 and 12,208.32 is: 18,315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,054.68 : 33,086.88 = 12,208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,054.68/33,086.88 = 12,208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,054.68x = 33,086.88 × 12,208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,054.68x = 403,935,218.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,935,218.84/22,054.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,315.17

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