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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,652.52, 33,977.84 and 11,559

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,652.52, 33,977.84 and 11,559 is: 17,338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,652.52 : 33,977.84 = 11,559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,652.52/33,977.84 = 11,559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,652.52x = 33,977.84 × 11,559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,652.52x = 392,749,852.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,749,852.56/22,652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,338.02

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