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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,195.60, 33,293.40 and 18,696.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,195.60, 33,293.40 and 18,696.40 is: 28,044.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,195.60 : 33,293.40 = 18,696.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,195.60/33,293.40 = 18,696.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,195.60x = 33,293.40 × 18,696.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,195.60x = 622,466,723.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,466,723.76/22,195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,044.60

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