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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,181.04, 33,286.14 and 12,327.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,181.04, 33,286.14 and 12,327.39 is: 18,499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,181.04 : 33,286.14 = 12,327.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,181.04/33,286.14 = 12,327.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,181.04x = 33,286.14 × 12,327.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,181.04x = 410,331,229.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,331,229.37/22,181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,499.19

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