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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,256, 33,358.06 and 12,390.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,256, 33,358.06 and 12,390.56 is: 18,571.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,256 : 33,358.06 = 12,390.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,256/33,358.06 = 12,390.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,256x = 33,358.06 × 12,390.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,256x = 413,325,043.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,325,043.91/22,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,571.40

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