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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,163.96, 33,246.08 and 18,252.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,163.96, 33,246.08 and 18,252.47 is: 27,378.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,163.96 : 33,246.08 = 18,252.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,163.96/33,246.08 = 18,252.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,163.96x = 33,246.08 × 18,252.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,163.96x = 606,823,138.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,823,138.12/22,163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,378.82

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