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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,280.40, 33,384.15 and 18,999.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,280.40, 33,384.15 and 18,999.90 is: 28,468.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,280.40 : 33,384.15 = 18,999.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,280.40/33,384.15 = 18,999.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,280.40x = 33,384.15 × 18,999.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,280.40x = 634,295,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,295,511.59/22,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,468.77

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