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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,297.97, 33,451.13 and 18,174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,297.97, 33,451.13 and 18,174.11 is: 27,264.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,297.97 : 33,451.13 = 18,174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,297.97/33,451.13 = 18,174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,297.97x = 33,451.13 × 18,174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,297.97x = 607,944,516.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,944,516.24/22,297.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,264.57

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