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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,236.12, 33,284.52 and 12,343.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,236.12, 33,284.52 and 12,343.59 is: 18,476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,236.12 : 33,284.52 = 12,343.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,236.12/33,284.52 = 12,343.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,236.12x = 33,284.52 × 12,343.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,236.12x = 410,850,468.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,850,468.23/22,236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,476.72

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