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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,013.40, 32,922.90 and 18,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,013.40, 32,922.90 and 18,514.20 is: 27,689.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,013.40 : 32,922.90 = 18,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,013.40/32,922.90 = 18,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,013.40x = 32,922.90 × 18,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,013.40x = 609,541,155.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,541,155.18/22,013.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,689.55

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