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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,256.72, 33,386.16 and 18,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,256.72, 33,386.16 and 18,354 is: 27,531.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,256.72 : 33,386.16 = 18,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,256.72/33,386.16 = 18,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,256.72x = 33,386.16 × 18,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,256.72x = 612,769,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,769,580.64/22,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,531.89

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