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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,201.97, 33,302.02 and 12,334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,201.97, 33,302.02 and 12,334.96 is: 18,501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,201.97 : 33,302.02 = 12,334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,201.97/33,302.02 = 12,334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,201.97x = 33,302.02 × 12,334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,201.97x = 410,778,856.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,778,856.43/22,201.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,501.91

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