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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,694.60, 33,888.92 and 18,542.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,694.60, 33,888.92 and 18,542.82 is: 27,689.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,694.60 : 33,888.92 = 18,542.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,694.60/33,888.92 = 18,542.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,694.60x = 33,888.92 × 18,542.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,694.60x = 628,396,143.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,396,143.55/22,694.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,689.24

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