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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,682.98, 33,871.60 and 18,531.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,682.98, 33,871.60 and 18,531.19 is: 27,671.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,682.98 : 33,871.60 = 18,531.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,682.98/33,871.60 = 18,531.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,682.98x = 33,871.60 × 18,531.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,682.98x = 627,681,055.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,681,055.20/22,682.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,671.90

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