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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,697.02, 33,972.52 and 12,140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,697.02, 33,972.52 and 12,140.63 is: 18,171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,697.02 : 33,972.52 = 12,140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,697.02/33,972.52 = 12,140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,697.02x = 33,972.52 × 12,140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,697.02x = 412,447,795.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,447,795.49/22,697.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,171.89

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