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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,044.28, 33,217.96 and 18,234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,044.28, 33,217.96 and 18,234.04 is: 27,476.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,044.28 : 33,217.96 = 18,234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,044.28/33,217.96 = 18,234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,044.28x = 33,217.96 × 18,234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,044.28x = 605,697,611.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,697,611.36/22,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,476.41

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