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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,284.88, 33,274.52 and 18,996.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,284.88, 33,274.52 and 18,996.28 is: 28,364.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,284.88 : 33,274.52 = 18,996.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,284.88/33,274.52 = 18,996.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,284.88x = 33,274.52 × 18,996.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,284.88x = 632,092,098.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,092,098.79/22,284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,364.17

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