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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,264.25, 33,397.38 and 12,396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,264.25, 33,397.38 and 12,396.09 is: 18,594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,264.25 : 33,397.38 = 12,396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,264.25/33,397.38 = 12,396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,264.25x = 33,397.38 × 12,396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,264.25x = 413,996,928.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,996,928.24/22,264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,594.70

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