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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,408.35, 33,520.18 and 18,414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,408.35, 33,520.18 and 18,414.64 is: 27,546.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,408.35 : 33,520.18 = 18,414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,408.35/33,520.18 = 18,414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,408.35x = 33,520.18 × 18,414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,408.35x = 617,262,077.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,262,077.83/22,408.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,546.08

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