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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,208.52, 33,336.45 and 12,367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,208.52, 33,336.45 and 12,367.02 is: 18,563.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,208.52 : 33,336.45 = 12,367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,208.52/33,336.45 = 12,367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,208.52x = 33,336.45 × 12,367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,208.52x = 412,272,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,272,543.88/22,208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,563.71

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