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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,175.06, 33,262.86 and 12,376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,175.06, 33,262.86 and 12,376.70 is: 18,565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,175.06 : 33,262.86 = 12,376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,175.06/33,262.86 = 12,376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,175.06x = 33,262.86 × 12,376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,175.06x = 411,684,439.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,684,439.36/22,175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,565.20

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