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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,147.47, 33,188.40 and 18,226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,147.47, 33,188.40 and 18,226.58 is: 27,312.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,147.47 : 33,188.40 = 18,226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,147.47/33,188.40 = 18,226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,147.47x = 33,188.40 × 18,226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,147.47x = 604,910,861.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,910,861.73/22,147.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,312.87

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