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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,664.46, 33,844 and 18,512.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,664.46, 33,844 and 18,512.70 is: 27,644.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,664.46 : 33,844 = 18,512.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,664.46/33,844 = 18,512.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,664.46x = 33,844 × 18,512.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,664.46x = 626,543,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,543,818.80/22,664.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,644.33

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