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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,262.70, 33,394.14 and 18,082.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,262.70, 33,394.14 and 18,082.86 is: 27,124.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,262.70 : 33,394.14 = 18,082.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,262.70/33,394.14 = 18,082.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,262.70x = 33,394.14 × 18,082.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,262.70x = 603,861,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,861,558.44/22,262.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,124.36

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