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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,264.91, 33,398.39 and 12,396.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,264.91, 33,398.39 and 12,396.76 is: 18,595.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,264.91 : 33,398.39 = 12,396.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,264.91/33,398.39 = 12,396.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,264.91x = 33,398.39 × 12,396.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,264.91x = 414,031,825.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,031,825.22/22,264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.71

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