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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,586.06, 33,879.10 and 12,218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,586.06, 33,879.10 and 12,218.06 is: 18,327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,586.06 : 33,879.10 = 12,218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,586.06/33,879.10 = 12,218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,586.06x = 33,879.10 × 12,218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,586.06x = 413,936,876.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,936,876.55/22,586.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,327.10

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