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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,106.93, 33,172.69 and 12,244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,106.93, 33,172.69 and 12,244.92 is: 18,374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,106.93 : 33,172.69 = 12,244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,106.93/33,172.69 = 12,244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,106.93x = 33,172.69 × 12,244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,106.93x = 406,196,989.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,196,989.78/22,106.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,374.20

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