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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,105.30, 33,158.30 and 12,306.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,105.30, 33,158.30 and 12,306.86 is: 18,460.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,105.30 : 33,158.30 = 12,306.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,105.30/33,158.30 = 12,306.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,105.30x = 33,158.30 × 12,306.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,105.30x = 408,074,555.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,074,555.94/22,105.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,460.48

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