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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,346.60, 33,519.49 and 18,859.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,346.60, 33,519.49 and 18,859.01 is: 28,288.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,346.60 : 33,519.49 = 18,859.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,346.60/33,519.49 = 18,859.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,346.60x = 33,519.49 × 18,859.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,346.60x = 632,144,397.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,144,397.10/22,346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,288.17

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