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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.40, 33,223.20 and 18,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.40, 33,223.20 and 18,865.60 is: 28,270.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.40 : 33,223.20 = 18,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.40/33,223.20 = 18,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.40x = 33,223.20 × 18,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.40x = 626,775,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,775,601.92/22,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,270.83

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