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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,148.47, 33,189.90 and 18,227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,148.47, 33,189.90 and 18,227.58 is: 27,314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,148.47 : 33,189.90 = 18,227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,148.47/33,189.90 = 18,227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,148.47x = 33,189.90 × 18,227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,148.47x = 604,971,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,971,557.44/22,148.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,314.37

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