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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,249.72, 33,375.66 and 18,346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,249.72, 33,375.66 and 18,346.96 is: 27,521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,249.72 : 33,375.66 = 18,346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,249.72/33,375.66 = 18,346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,249.72x = 33,375.66 × 18,346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,249.72x = 612,341,898.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,341,898.99/22,249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,521.33

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