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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,264.54, 33,397.81 and 12,396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,264.54, 33,397.81 and 12,396.38 is: 18,595.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,264.54 : 33,397.81 = 12,396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,264.54/33,397.81 = 12,396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,264.54x = 33,397.81 × 12,396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,264.54x = 414,011,745.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,011,745.95/22,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.12

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