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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,474.64, 33,755.70 and 18,317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,474.64, 33,755.70 and 18,317.72 is: 27,512.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,474.64 : 33,755.70 = 18,317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,474.64/33,755.70 = 18,317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,474.64x = 33,755.70 × 18,317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,474.64x = 618,327,461.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,327,461.00/22,474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,512.23

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