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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,116.06, 33,152.01 and 12,259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,116.06, 33,152.01 and 12,259.74 is: 18,377.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,116.06 : 33,152.01 = 12,259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,116.06/33,152.01 = 12,259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,116.06x = 33,152.01 × 12,259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,116.06x = 406,435,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,435,023.08/22,116.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,377.37

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