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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,536.78, 33,825.48 and 12,015.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,536.78, 33,825.48 and 12,015.55 is: 18,034.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,536.78 : 33,825.48 = 12,015.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,536.78/33,825.48 = 12,015.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,536.78x = 33,825.48 × 12,015.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,536.78x = 406,431,746.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,431,746.21/22,536.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,034.15

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