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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,006.80, 33,010.20 and 18,734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,006.80, 33,010.20 and 18,734.40 is: 28,101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,006.80 : 33,010.20 = 18,734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,006.80/33,010.20 = 18,734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,006.80x = 33,010.20 × 18,734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,006.80x = 618,426,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,426,290.88/22,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,101.60

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