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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,641.61, 33,882.96 and 18,188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,641.61, 33,882.96 and 18,188.33 is: 27,218.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,641.61 : 33,882.96 = 18,188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,641.61/33,882.96 = 18,188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,641.61x = 33,882.96 × 18,188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,641.61x = 616,274,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,274,542.56/22,641.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,218.67

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