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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,204.18, 33,348.66 and 12,862.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,204.18, 33,348.66 and 12,862.96 is: 19,319.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,204.18 : 33,348.66 = 12,862.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,204.18/33,348.66 = 12,862.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,204.18x = 33,348.66 × 12,862.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,204.18x = 428,962,479.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,962,479.63/22,204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,319.00

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