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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.89, 33,251.85 and 18,946.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.89, 33,251.85 and 18,946.13 is: 28,399.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.89 : 33,251.85 = 18,946.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.89/33,251.85 = 18,946.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.89x = 33,251.85 × 18,946.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.89x = 629,993,706.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,993,706.58/22,182.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,399.99

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