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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,542.67, 33,875.34 and 12,020.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,542.67, 33,875.34 and 12,020.12 is: 18,062.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,542.67 : 33,875.34 = 12,020.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,542.67/33,875.34 = 12,020.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,542.67x = 33,875.34 × 12,020.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,542.67x = 407,185,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,185,651.84/22,542.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,062.89

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