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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,217, 33,299.58 and 12,351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,217, 33,299.58 and 12,351.56 is: 18,512.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,217 : 33,299.58 = 12,351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,217/33,299.58 = 12,351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,217x = 33,299.58 × 12,351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,217x = 411,301,760.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,301,760.34/22,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,512.93

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