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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,076.91, 33,042.97 and 12,066.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,076.91, 33,042.97 and 12,066.32 is: 18,059.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,076.91 : 33,042.97 = 12,066.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,076.91/33,042.97 = 12,066.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,076.91x = 33,042.97 × 12,066.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,076.91x = 398,707,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,707,147.46/22,076.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,059.92

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