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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,011.40, 33,017.10 and 18,317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,011.40, 33,017.10 and 18,317.80 is: 27,476.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,011.40 : 33,017.10 = 18,317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,011.40/33,017.10 = 18,317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,011.40x = 33,017.10 × 18,317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,011.40x = 604,800,634.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,800,634.38/22,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,476.70

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