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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,264.50, 33,367.59 and 12,408.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,264.50, 33,367.59 and 12,408.42 is: 18,596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,264.50 : 33,367.59 = 12,408.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,264.50/33,367.59 = 12,408.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,264.50x = 33,367.59 × 12,408.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,264.50x = 414,039,071.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,039,071.11/22,264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,596.38

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