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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,249.80, 33,374.70 and 18,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,249.80, 33,374.70 and 18,793.80 is: 28,190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,249.80 : 33,374.70 = 18,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,249.80/33,374.70 = 18,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,249.80x = 33,374.70 × 18,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,249.80x = 627,237,436.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,237,436.86/22,249.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,190.70

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