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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,197.30, 33,233.64 and 12,165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,197.30, 33,233.64 and 12,165.48 is: 18,214.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,197.30 : 33,233.64 = 12,165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,197.30/33,233.64 = 12,165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,197.30x = 33,233.64 × 12,165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,197.30x = 404,303,182.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,303,182.75/22,197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,214.07

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