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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.93, 33,189.56 and 18,315.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.93, 33,189.56 and 18,315.94 is: 27,433.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.93 : 33,189.56 = 18,315.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.93/33,189.56 = 18,315.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.93x = 33,189.56 × 18,315.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.93x = 607,897,831.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,897,831.69/22,158.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,433.54

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