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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.56, 33,221.76 and 12,306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.56, 33,221.76 and 12,306.24 is: 18,447.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.56 : 33,221.76 = 12,306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.56/33,221.76 = 12,306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.56x = 33,221.76 × 12,306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.56x = 408,834,951.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,834,951.78/22,162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,447.10

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