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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,022.70, 32,997.60 and 18,304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,022.70, 32,997.60 and 18,304.80 is: 27,426.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,022.70 : 32,997.60 = 18,304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,022.70/32,997.60 = 18,304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,022.70x = 32,997.60 × 18,304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,022.70x = 604,014,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,014,468.48/22,022.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,426.90

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