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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.40, 33,251.10 and 18,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.40, 33,251.10 and 18,230.80 is: 27,346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.40 : 33,251.10 = 18,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.40/33,251.10 = 18,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.40x = 33,251.10 × 18,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.40x = 606,194,153.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,194,153.88/22,167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,346.20

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