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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.40, 33,205.20 and 18,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.40, 33,205.20 and 18,853.60 is: 28,252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.40 : 33,205.20 = 18,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.40/33,205.20 = 18,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.40x = 33,205.20 × 18,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.40x = 626,037,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,037,558.72/22,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,252.83

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