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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,146.89, 33,219.18 and 12,170.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,146.89, 33,219.18 and 12,170.79 is: 18,255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,146.89 : 33,219.18 = 12,170.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,146.89/33,219.18 = 12,170.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,146.89x = 33,219.18 × 12,170.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,146.89x = 404,303,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,303,663.75/22,146.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,255.55

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