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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,189.91, 33,285.17 and 12,391.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,189.91, 33,285.17 and 12,391.54 is: 18,587.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,189.91 : 33,285.17 = 12,391.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,189.91/33,285.17 = 12,391.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,189.91x = 33,285.17 × 12,391.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,189.91x = 412,454,463.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,454,463.23/22,189.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,587.48

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