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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,952.67, 34,438.72 and 12,552.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,952.67, 34,438.72 and 12,552.27 is: 18,833.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,952.67 : 34,438.72 = 12,552.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,952.67/34,438.72 = 12,552.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,952.67x = 34,438.72 × 12,552.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,952.67x = 432,284,111.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,284,111.89/22,952.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,833.72

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