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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,537.76, 33,641.52 and 19,877.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,537.76, 33,641.52 and 19,877.64 is: 29,670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,537.76 : 33,641.52 = 19,877.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,537.76/33,641.52 = 19,877.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,537.76x = 33,641.52 × 19,877.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,537.76x = 668,714,023.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,714,023.61/22,537.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,670.83

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