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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,663.12, 33,841.92 and 18,511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,663.12, 33,841.92 and 18,511.28 is: 27,642.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,663.12 : 33,841.92 = 18,511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,663.12/33,841.92 = 18,511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,663.12x = 33,841.92 × 18,511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,663.12x = 626,457,256.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,457,256.86/22,663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,642.15

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