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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,654.82, 33,829.65 and 18,503.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,654.82, 33,829.65 and 18,503.07 is: 27,629.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,654.82 : 33,829.65 = 18,503.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,654.82/33,829.65 = 18,503.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,654.82x = 33,829.65 × 18,503.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,654.82x = 625,952,382.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,952,382.03/22,654.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,629.99

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