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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,414.80, 33,622.20 and 18,958.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,414.80, 33,622.20 and 18,958.80 is: 28,438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,414.80 : 33,622.20 = 18,958.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,414.80/33,622.20 = 18,958.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,414.80x = 33,622.20 × 18,958.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,414.80x = 637,436,565.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,436,565.36/22,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,438.20

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