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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,137.33, 33,169.10 and 18,200.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,137.33, 33,169.10 and 18,200.73 is: 27,270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,137.33 : 33,169.10 = 18,200.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,137.33/33,169.10 = 18,200.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,137.33x = 33,169.10 × 18,200.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,137.33x = 603,701,866.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,701,866.82/22,137.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,270.76

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