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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,140.20, 33,229.74 and 12,290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,140.20, 33,229.74 and 12,290.60 is: 18,446.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,140.20 : 33,229.74 = 12,290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,140.20/33,229.74 = 12,290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,140.20x = 33,229.74 × 12,290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,140.20x = 408,413,442.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,413,442.44/22,140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,446.69

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