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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,166.40, 33,249.60 and 18,825.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,166.40, 33,249.60 and 18,825.60 is: 28,238.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,166.40 : 33,249.60 = 18,825.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,166.40/33,249.60 = 18,825.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,166.40x = 33,249.60 × 18,825.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,166.40x = 625,943,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,943,669.76/22,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,238.40

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