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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,216.60, 33,281.70 and 12,338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,216.60, 33,281.70 and 12,338.20 is: 18,483.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,216.60 : 33,281.70 = 12,338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,216.60/33,281.70 = 12,338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,216.60x = 33,281.70 × 12,338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,216.60x = 410,636,270.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,636,270.94/22,216.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,483.31

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