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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,127.43, 33,196.01 and 12,281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,127.43, 33,196.01 and 12,281.07 is: 18,424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,127.43 : 33,196.01 = 12,281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,127.43/33,196.01 = 12,281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,127.43x = 33,196.01 × 12,281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,127.43x = 407,682,461.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,682,461.13/22,127.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,424.30

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