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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,664.72, 33,924.32 and 12,108.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,664.72, 33,924.32 and 12,108.36 is: 18,123.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,664.72 : 33,924.32 = 12,108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,664.72/33,924.32 = 12,108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,664.72x = 33,924.32 × 12,108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,664.72x = 410,767,879.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,767,879.32/22,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,123.67

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