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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,488.60, 33,732.90 and 18,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,488.60, 33,732.90 and 18,114.60 is: 27,171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,488.60 : 33,732.90 = 18,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,488.60/33,732.90 = 18,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,488.60x = 33,732.90 × 18,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,488.60x = 611,057,990.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,057,990.34/22,488.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,171.90

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