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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,252.32, 33,356.52 and 12,396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,252.32, 33,356.52 and 12,396.24 is: 18,582.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,252.32 : 33,356.52 = 12,396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,252.32/33,356.52 = 12,396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,252.32x = 33,356.52 × 12,396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,252.32x = 413,495,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,495,427.48/22,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,582.13

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