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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,189.26, 33,296.67 and 12,327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,189.26, 33,296.67 and 12,327.70 is: 18,498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,189.26 : 33,296.67 = 12,327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,189.26/33,296.67 = 12,327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,189.26x = 33,296.67 × 12,327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,189.26x = 410,471,358.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,471,358.76/22,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,498.65

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