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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,664.16, 33,957.36 and 18,283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,664.16, 33,957.36 and 18,283.68 is: 27,394.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,664.16 : 33,957.36 = 18,283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,664.16/33,957.36 = 18,283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,664.16x = 33,957.36 × 18,283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,664.16x = 620,865,503.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,865,503.88/22,664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,394.15

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