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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,525.64, 33,762.52 and 12,115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,525.64, 33,762.52 and 12,115.52 is: 18,159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,525.64 : 33,762.52 = 12,115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,525.64/33,762.52 = 12,115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,525.64x = 33,762.52 × 12,115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,525.64x = 409,050,486.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,050,486.31/22,525.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,159.33

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