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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,684.23, 33,873.48 and 18,532.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,684.23, 33,873.48 and 18,532.44 is: 27,673.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,684.23 : 33,873.48 = 18,532.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,684.23/33,873.48 = 18,532.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,684.23x = 33,873.48 × 18,532.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,684.23x = 627,758,235.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,758,235.69/22,684.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,673.77

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