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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,396.38, 33,594.57 and 12,073.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,396.38, 33,594.57 and 12,073.74 is: 18,110.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,396.38 : 33,594.57 = 12,073.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,396.38/33,594.57 = 12,073.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,396.38x = 33,594.57 × 12,073.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,396.38x = 405,612,103.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,612,103.59/22,396.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,110.61

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