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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,147.68, 33,226.38 and 12,301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,147.68, 33,226.38 and 12,301.32 is: 18,454.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,147.68 : 33,226.38 = 12,301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,147.68/33,226.38 = 12,301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,147.68x = 33,226.38 × 12,301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,147.68x = 408,728,332.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,728,332.82/22,147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,454.68

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