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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,506.60, 33,759.90 and 18,132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,506.60, 33,759.90 and 18,132.60 is: 27,198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,506.60 : 33,759.90 = 18,132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,506.60/33,759.90 = 18,132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,506.60x = 33,759.90 × 18,132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,506.60x = 612,154,762.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,154,762.74/22,506.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,198.90

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