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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,105.05, 33,157.92 and 12,306.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,105.05, 33,157.92 and 12,306.61 is: 18,460.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,105.05 : 33,157.92 = 12,306.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,105.05/33,157.92 = 12,306.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,105.05x = 33,157.92 × 12,306.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,105.05x = 408,061,589.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,061,589.85/22,105.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,460.11

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