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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,414.83, 33,531.53 and 18,724.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,414.83, 33,531.53 and 18,724.47 is: 28,010.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,414.83 : 33,531.53 = 18,724.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,414.83/33,531.53 = 18,724.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,414.83x = 33,531.53 × 18,724.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,414.83x = 627,860,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,860,033.92/22,414.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,010.92

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