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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,657.23, 33,833.16 and 18,505.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,657.23, 33,833.16 and 18,505.35 is: 27,633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,657.23 : 33,833.16 = 18,505.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,657.23/33,833.16 = 18,505.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,657.23x = 33,833.16 × 18,505.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,657.23x = 626,094,467.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,094,467.41/22,657.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,633.32

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