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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,512.92, 33,761.28 and 7,717.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,512.92, 33,761.28 and 7,717.87 is: 11,574.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,512.92 : 33,761.28 = 7,717.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,512.92/33,761.28 = 7,717.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,512.92x = 33,761.28 × 7,717.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,512.92x = 260,565,001.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,565,001.27/22,512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,574.02

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