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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,546.68, 33,858.48 and 18,794.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,546.68, 33,858.48 and 18,794.61 is: 28,223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,546.68 : 33,858.48 = 18,794.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,546.68/33,858.48 = 18,794.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,546.68x = 33,858.48 × 18,794.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,546.68x = 636,356,926.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,356,926.79/22,546.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,223.97

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