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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,108.43, 33,174.95 and 12,246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,108.43, 33,174.95 and 12,246.42 is: 18,376.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,108.43 : 33,174.95 = 12,246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,108.43/33,174.95 = 12,246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,108.43x = 33,174.95 × 12,246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,108.43x = 406,274,309.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,274,309.95/22,108.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,376.45

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