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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,262.14, 33,402.86 and 12,254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,262.14, 33,402.86 and 12,254.66 is: 18,387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,262.14 : 33,402.86 = 12,254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,262.14/33,402.86 = 12,254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,262.14x = 33,402.86 × 12,254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,262.14x = 409,340,692.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,340,692.33/22,262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,387.30

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