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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,451.92, 33,687.60 and 12,051.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,451.92, 33,687.60 and 12,051.52 is: 18,082.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,451.92 : 33,687.60 = 12,051.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,451.92/33,687.60 = 12,051.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,451.92x = 33,687.60 × 12,051.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,451.92x = 405,986,785.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,986,785.15/22,451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,082.50

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