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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,508.32, 33,712.56 and 18,114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,508.32, 33,712.56 and 18,114.72 is: 27,131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,508.32 : 33,712.56 = 18,114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,508.32/33,712.56 = 18,114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,508.32x = 33,712.56 × 18,114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,508.32x = 610,693,584.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,693,584.88/22,508.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,131.90

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