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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,304.97, 33,457.05 and 18,817.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,304.97, 33,457.05 and 18,817.31 is: 28,225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,304.97 : 33,457.05 = 18,817.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,304.97/33,457.05 = 18,817.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,304.97x = 33,457.05 × 18,817.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,304.97x = 629,571,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,571,765.18/22,304.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,225.63

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