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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,087.46, 33,131.46 and 12,245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,087.46, 33,131.46 and 12,245.96 is: 18,369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,087.46 : 33,131.46 = 12,245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,087.46/33,131.46 = 12,245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,087.46x = 33,131.46 × 12,245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,087.46x = 405,726,533.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,726,533.90/22,087.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,369.09

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