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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,003.40, 32,972.70 and 18,698.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,003.40, 32,972.70 and 18,698.60 is: 28,020.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,003.40 : 32,972.70 = 18,698.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,003.40/32,972.70 = 18,698.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,003.40x = 32,972.70 × 18,698.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,003.40x = 616,543,328.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,543,328.22/22,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,020.37

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