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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,335.72, 33,484.71 and 18,387.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,335.72, 33,484.71 and 18,387.21 is: 27,565.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,335.72 : 33,484.71 = 18,387.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,335.72/33,484.71 = 18,387.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,335.72x = 33,484.71 × 18,387.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,335.72x = 615,690,394.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,690,394.56/22,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,565.28

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