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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,537.90, 33,820.31 and 12,015.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,537.90, 33,820.31 and 12,015.73 is: 18,030.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,537.90 : 33,820.31 = 12,015.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,537.90/33,820.31 = 12,015.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,537.90x = 33,820.31 × 12,015.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,537.90x = 406,375,713.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,375,713.48/22,537.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,030.77

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