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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.82, 33,401.26 and 12,398.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.82, 33,401.26 and 12,398.66 is: 18,598.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.82 : 33,401.26 = 12,398.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.82/33,401.26 = 12,398.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.82x = 33,401.26 × 12,398.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.82x = 414,130,866.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,130,866.31/22,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,598.56

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