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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.60, 33,356.70 and 12,388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.60, 33,356.70 and 12,388.20 is: 18,558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.60 : 33,356.70 = 12,388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.60/33,356.70 = 12,388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.60x = 33,356.70 × 12,388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.60x = 413,229,470.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,229,470.94/22,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,558.27

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