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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,264.32, 33,397.50 and 12,396.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,264.32, 33,397.50 and 12,396.17 is: 18,594.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,264.32 : 33,397.50 = 12,396.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,264.32/33,397.50 = 12,396.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,264.32x = 33,397.50 × 12,396.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,264.32x = 414,000,920.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,000,920.59/22,264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,594.82

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