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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,256.23, 33,358.38 and 18,103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,256.23, 33,358.38 and 18,103.68 is: 27,134.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,256.23 : 33,358.38 = 18,103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,256.23/33,358.38 = 18,103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,256.23x = 33,358.38 × 18,103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,256.23x = 603,909,270.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,909,270.05/22,256.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,134.39

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