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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,604.22, 33,858.61 and 18,137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,604.22, 33,858.61 and 18,137.68 is: 27,168.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,604.22 : 33,858.61 = 18,137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,604.22/33,858.61 = 18,137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,604.22x = 33,858.61 × 18,137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,604.22x = 614,116,503.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,116,503.43/22,604.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,168.22

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