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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,105.20, 33,109.20 and 18,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,105.20, 33,109.20 and 18,217.20 is: 27,285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,105.20 : 33,109.20 = 18,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,105.20/33,109.20 = 18,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,105.20x = 33,109.20 × 18,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,105.20x = 603,156,918.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,156,918.24/22,105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,285.75

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