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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,597.77, 33,860.98 and 18,360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,597.77, 33,860.98 and 18,360.36 is: 27,511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,597.77 : 33,860.98 = 18,360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,597.77/33,860.98 = 18,360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,597.77x = 33,860.98 × 18,360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,597.77x = 621,699,782.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,699,782.75/22,597.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,511.55

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