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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,105.96, 33,158.94 and 18,202.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,105.96, 33,158.94 and 18,202.17 is: 27,303.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,105.96 : 33,158.94 = 18,202.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,105.96/33,158.94 = 18,202.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,105.96x = 33,158.94 × 18,202.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,105.96x = 603,564,662.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,564,662.90/22,105.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,303.26

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