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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,091.97, 33,137.96 and 18,188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,091.97, 33,137.96 and 18,188.18 is: 27,282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,091.97 : 33,137.96 = 18,188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,091.97/33,137.96 = 18,188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,091.97x = 33,137.96 × 18,188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,091.97x = 602,719,151.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,719,151.26/22,091.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,282.27

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