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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,512.96, 33,766.92 and 8,652.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,512.96, 33,766.92 and 8,652.24 is: 12,977.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,512.96 : 33,766.92 = 8,652.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,512.96/33,766.92 = 8,652.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,512.96x = 33,766.92 × 8,652.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,512.96x = 292,159,495.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,159,495.90/22,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,977.39

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