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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,664.86, 33,844.58 and 18,513.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,664.86, 33,844.58 and 18,513.07 is: 27,644.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,664.86 : 33,844.58 = 18,513.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,664.86/33,844.58 = 18,513.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,664.86x = 33,844.58 × 18,513.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,664.86x = 626,567,078.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,567,078.66/22,664.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,644.87

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