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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,333.24, 33,503.10 and 18,425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,333.24, 33,503.10 and 18,425.80 is: 27,641.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,333.24 : 33,503.10 = 18,425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,333.24/33,503.10 = 18,425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,333.24x = 33,503.10 × 18,425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,333.24x = 617,321,419.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,321,419.98/22,333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,641.37

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