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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,153.53, 33,197.46 and 18,232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,153.53, 33,197.46 and 18,232.64 is: 27,321.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,153.53 : 33,197.46 = 18,232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,153.53/33,197.46 = 18,232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,153.53x = 33,197.46 × 18,232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,153.53x = 605,277,516.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,277,516.52/22,153.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,321.94

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