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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,055.68, 33,088.38 and 12,209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,055.68, 33,088.38 and 12,209.32 is: 18,316.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,055.68 : 33,088.38 = 12,209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,055.68/33,088.38 = 12,209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,055.68x = 33,088.38 × 12,209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,055.68x = 403,986,619.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,986,619.70/22,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,316.67

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