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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,465.80, 33,639.30 and 18,002.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,465.80, 33,639.30 and 18,002.70 is: 26,956.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,465.80 : 33,639.30 = 18,002.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,465.80/33,639.30 = 18,002.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,465.80x = 33,639.30 × 18,002.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,465.80x = 605,598,226.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,598,226.11/22,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,956.45

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