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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,151.80, 33,227.70 and 18,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,151.80, 33,227.70 and 18,004.60 is: 27,006.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,151.80 : 33,227.70 = 18,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,151.80/33,227.70 = 18,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,151.80x = 33,227.70 × 18,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,151.80x = 598,251,447.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,251,447.42/22,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,006.90

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