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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,692.61, 33,885.93 and 18,540.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,692.61, 33,885.93 and 18,540.82 is: 27,686.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,692.61 : 33,885.93 = 18,540.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,692.61/33,885.93 = 18,540.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,692.61x = 33,885.93 × 18,540.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,692.61x = 628,272,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,272,666.53/22,692.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,686.23

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