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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,166.92, 33,243.90 and 18,261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,166.92, 33,243.90 and 18,261.64 is: 27,387.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,166.92 : 33,243.90 = 18,261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,166.92/33,243.90 = 18,261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,166.92x = 33,243.90 × 18,261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,166.92x = 607,088,134.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,088,134.00/22,166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,387.12

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