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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,362.95, 33,528.92 and 18,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,362.95, 33,528.92 and 18,875.60 is: 28,300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,362.95 : 33,528.92 = 18,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,362.95/33,528.92 = 18,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,362.95x = 33,528.92 × 18,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,362.95x = 632,878,220.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,878,220.33/22,362.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,300.31

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