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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,437.92, 33,666.60 and 12,037.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,437.92, 33,666.60 and 12,037.52 is: 18,061.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,437.92 : 33,666.60 = 12,037.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,437.92/33,666.60 = 12,037.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,437.92x = 33,666.60 × 12,037.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,437.92x = 405,262,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,262,202.50/22,437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,061.49

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