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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,164.42, 33,240.15 and 18,259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,164.42, 33,240.15 and 18,259.14 is: 27,383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,164.42 : 33,240.15 = 18,259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,164.42/33,240.15 = 18,259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,164.42x = 33,240.15 × 18,259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,164.42x = 606,936,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,936,552.47/22,164.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,383.37

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