Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,288.48, 33,403.20 and 18,598
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,288.48, 33,403.20 and 18,598 is: 27,872.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,288.48 : 33,403.20 = 18,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,288.48/33,403.20 = 18,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,288.48x = 33,403.20 × 18,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,288.48x = 621,232,713.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 621,232,713.60/22,288.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,872.37
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