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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,104.96, 33,157.44 and 18,201.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,104.96, 33,157.44 and 18,201.17 is: 27,301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,104.96 : 33,157.44 = 18,201.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,104.96/33,157.44 = 18,201.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,104.96x = 33,157.44 × 18,201.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,104.96x = 603,504,036.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,504,036.42/22,104.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,301.75

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