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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.70, 33,262 and 12,312.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.70, 33,262 and 12,312.10 is: 18,478.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.70 : 33,262 = 12,312.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.70/33,262 = 12,312.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.70x = 33,262 × 12,312.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.70x = 409,525,070.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,525,070.20/22,161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,478.96

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