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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,159.44, 33,195.24 and 18,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,159.44, 33,195.24 and 18,266.40 is: 27,363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,159.44 : 33,195.24 = 18,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,159.44/33,195.24 = 18,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,159.44x = 33,195.24 × 18,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,159.44x = 606,357,531.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,357,531.94/22,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,363.40

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