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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,452.57, 33,681.38 and 18,327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,452.57, 33,681.38 and 18,327.69 is: 27,493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,452.57 : 33,681.38 = 18,327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,452.57/33,681.38 = 18,327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,452.57x = 33,681.38 × 18,327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,452.57x = 617,301,799.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,301,799.77/22,452.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,493.59

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