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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.70, 33,401.04 and 12,398.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.70, 33,401.04 and 12,398.56 is: 18,598.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.70 : 33,401.04 = 12,398.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.70/33,401.04 = 12,398.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.70x = 33,401.04 × 12,398.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.70x = 414,124,798.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,124,798.50/22,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,598.39

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