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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,288.48 : 33,403.20 = 18,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,288.48/33,403.20 = 18,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,288.48x = 33,403.20 × 18,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,288.48x = 621,232,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,232,713.60/22,288.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,872.37

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