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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,406.10, 33,615.84 and 12,552.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,406.10, 33,615.84 and 12,552.45 is: 18,832.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,406.10 : 33,615.84 = 12,552.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,406.10/33,615.84 = 12,552.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,406.10x = 33,615.84 × 12,552.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,406.10x = 421,961,150.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,961,150.81/22,406.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,832.42

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