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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,455.92, 33,693.60 and 12,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,455.92, 33,693.60 and 12,055.52 is: 18,088.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,455.92 : 33,693.60 = 12,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,455.92/33,693.60 = 12,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,455.92x = 33,693.60 × 12,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,455.92x = 406,193,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,193,700.20/22,455.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,088.49

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