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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.24, 33,388.97 and 12,908.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.24, 33,388.97 and 12,908.94 is: 19,357.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.24 : 33,388.97 = 12,908.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.24/33,388.97 = 12,908.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.24x = 33,388.97 × 12,908.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.24x = 431,015,978.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,015,978.90/22,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,357.38

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