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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,627.11, 33,788.28 and 18,475.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,627.11, 33,788.28 and 18,475.23 is: 27,588.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,627.11 : 33,788.28 = 18,475.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,627.11/33,788.28 = 18,475.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,627.11x = 33,788.28 × 18,475.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,627.11x = 624,246,244.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,246,244.30/22,627.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,588.42

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