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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,248, 33,346.08 and 12,382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,248, 33,346.08 and 12,382.56 is: 18,559.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,248 : 33,346.08 = 12,382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,248/33,346.08 = 12,382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,248x = 33,346.08 × 12,382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,248x = 412,909,836.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,909,836.36/22,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,559.41

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