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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,537.65, 33,819.93 and 12,015.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,537.65, 33,819.93 and 12,015.48 is: 18,030.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,537.65 : 33,819.93 = 12,015.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,537.65/33,819.93 = 12,015.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,537.65x = 33,819.93 × 12,015.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,537.65x = 406,362,692.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,362,692.52/22,537.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,030.39

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