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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,405.60, 33,608.40 and 18,906.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,405.60, 33,608.40 and 18,906.40 is: 28,359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,405.60 : 33,608.40 = 18,906.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,405.60/33,608.40 = 18,906.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,405.60x = 33,608.40 × 18,906.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,405.60x = 635,413,853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,413,853.76/22,405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,359.60

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