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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,176.02, 33,273.95 and 12,047.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,176.02, 33,273.95 and 12,047.48 is: 18,076.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,176.02 : 33,273.95 = 12,047.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,176.02/33,273.95 = 12,047.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,176.02x = 33,273.95 × 12,047.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,176.02x = 400,867,270.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,867,270.09/22,176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,076.61

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