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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,002.80, 33,004.20 and 18,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,002.80, 33,004.20 and 18,730.40 is: 28,095.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,002.80 : 33,004.20 = 18,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,002.80/33,004.20 = 18,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,002.80x = 33,004.20 × 18,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,002.80x = 618,181,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,181,867.68/22,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,095.60

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