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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,541.92, 33,826.32 and 12,555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,541.92, 33,826.32 and 12,555.04 is: 18,840.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,541.92 : 33,826.32 = 12,555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,541.92/33,826.32 = 12,555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,541.92x = 33,826.32 × 12,555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,541.92x = 424,690,800.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,690,800.65/22,541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,840.05

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