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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,188.26, 33,295.17 and 12,326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,188.26, 33,295.17 and 12,326.70 is: 18,497.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,188.26 : 33,295.17 = 12,326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,188.26/33,295.17 = 12,326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,188.26x = 33,295.17 × 12,326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,188.26x = 410,419,572.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,419,572.04/22,188.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,497.15

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