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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,301.74, 33,458.73 and 18,131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,301.74, 33,458.73 and 18,131.41 is: 27,202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,301.74 : 33,458.73 = 18,131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,301.74/33,458.73 = 18,131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,301.74x = 33,458.73 × 18,131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,301.74x = 606,653,951.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,653,951.71/22,301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,202.09

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