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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,683.48, 33,872.34 and 18,531.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,683.48, 33,872.34 and 18,531.69 is: 27,672.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,683.48 : 33,872.34 = 18,531.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,683.48/33,872.34 = 18,531.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,683.48x = 33,872.34 × 18,531.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,683.48x = 627,711,704.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,711,704.45/22,683.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,672.64

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