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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.70, 33,260.49 and 12,311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.70, 33,260.49 and 12,311.10 is: 18,477.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.70 : 33,260.49 = 12,311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.70/33,260.49 = 12,311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.70x = 33,260.49 × 12,311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.70x = 409,473,218.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,473,218.44/22,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,477.45

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