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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,007.20, 33,010.80 and 18,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,007.20, 33,010.80 and 18,248.80 is: 27,373.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,007.20 : 33,010.80 = 18,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,007.20/33,010.80 = 18,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,007.20x = 33,010.80 × 18,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,007.20x = 602,407,487.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,407,487.04/22,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,373.20

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